Premier League what to know: Schedule, prediction, transfers and more
Summary
The 2026-27 Premier League season starts this weekend with defending champions Arsenal playing against newly promoted Coventry City. Several top teams, including Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United, have new managers this season, and experts predict Arsenal as the favorite to win the title again.Key Facts
- The Premier League season begins Friday, August 21, 2026.
- Arsenal won the league last year, ending a 22-year wait for the title.
- Coventry City returns to the Premier League after 25 years, managed by Frank Lampard.
- Arsenal’s key defender William Saliba is injured and may miss the start of the season.
- Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool have new managers this season.
- Manchester United’s coach Michael Carrick is starting his first full season.
- A computer prediction gives Arsenal a 38% chance to retain the title.
- Only three clubs have defended the Premier League title before: Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City.
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