Manchester City open the 2026/27 Premier League season against Bournemouth at the Etihad on 23 August at 14:00 UK time, live on Sky Sports under new boss Enzo Maresca.
Kerkez: Liverpool ready for Newcastle season opener
Milos Kerkez says Liverpool are ready for their Premier League opener at Newcastle United after a 2-0 pre-season win over Como 1907 at Anfield on Sunday.
Joao Pedro: 20 goals, Player of the Season, and hungrier still
Joao Pedro scored 20 goals and won the Player of the Season award in his Chelsea debut season; the 24-year-old says he and the team are targeting more in 2026/27.
Alonso reshaping Chelsea ahead of 2026/27 season opener
Xabi Alonso is reshaping Chelsea with new signings and an intense pre-season ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League opener against Fulham on August 17.
Iraola: Liverpool beat Como 2-0, Jacquet and Araujo impress
Liverpool beat Como 1907 2-0 at Anfield in their final pre-season friendly, with Iraola praising debutants Jacquet and Araujo ahead of the Premier League opener.
Alisson eyes Newcastle opener after Liverpool beat Como 2-0
Alisson Becker said Liverpool must ‘dream big but work hard’ after a 2-0 pre-season win over Como 1907 at Anfield, with Newcastle away up next.
Calafiori’s 23-second goal fires Arsenal to Community Shield
Riccardo Calafiori scored 23 seconds in as Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with debutants Tzolis and Guimaraes also impressing.
Dias after 3-0 Shield loss: We’re already looking forward
Ruben Dias called City’s 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal frustrating but said the squad is already focused on Sunday’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth.
Maresca: Early goal decided Community Shield loss
Enzo Maresca said conceding after 30 seconds was a decisive factor as Manchester City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in the 2026/27 Community Shield in Cardiff.
Arsenal beat Man City 3-0 in 2026 Community Shield
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the 2026 Community Shield at Cardiff, with goals from Calafiori, Havertz and Odegaard defeating Enzo Maresca’s side.