Premier League what to know: Schedule, prediction, transfers and more

One of the most open Premier League title races begins this weekend as English football’s 2026-27 season kicks off.

Arsenal, who ended their 22-year wait for a league title last season, start proceedings with an opening-day fixture against newly-promoted Coventry City – a clash between the top-flight and second-tier champions.

As the Premier League title holders, the Gunners are favourites in the new season’s championship race, but with one of their key players injured, the Gunners could face a rocky start.

Elsewhere, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool – three of the Premier League’s traditional ‘Big Five’ – all have new managers this campaign, while Manchester United will look to challenge for the title, too, playing their first full season under their boss Michael Carrick.

Al Jazeera breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the new Premier League season:

The 2026-27 Premier League season begins on Friday night with defending champions Arsenal hosting Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium.

Coventry, managed by Frank Lampard, are back in the top flight for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.

Matchday 1 fixtures are also scheduled on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.