Coventry City’s first Premier League match in 25 years will be away to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August.
The Sky Blues, promoted as Championship winners, face Mikel Arteta’s side, who ended a 22-year title wait last season.
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Hull host Manchester United and Ipswich meet Sunderland the following day, while Manchester City begin the post-Guardiola era against Bournemouth.
Liverpool under Andoni Iraola visit Newcastle, and Chelsea start Xabi Alonso’s reign at Fulham.
The season runs until 30 May 2027, with nine English clubs in Europe.
New refereeing rules will target grappling at set-pieces, redefine hair-pulling offences, and introduce a five‑second countdown to curb goalkeeper time-wasting.
