Who has the hardest start? Every Premier League club’s first five fixtures in the new 2026/27 season (opens original article in a new tab)

The 2026/27 Premier League season starts with Arsenal hosting Coventry City, and several clubs face challenging early fixtures, including Arsenal against Chelsea and Coventry against Manchester City.

• Arsenal's first five fixtures include matches against Coventry City, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Sunderland, and Brighton.
• Coventry City face Manchester City in their third fixture after opening against Hull.
• Liverpool's opening fixtures include away games against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, followed by matches against Ipswich Town and Fulham.