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Premier League 2026/27 season: Full fixture schedule, start date, and how to watch every match live
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Premier League 2026/27 season: Full fixture schedule, start date, and how to watch every match live

The Premier League’s 2026/27 campaign begins on August 22—one week later than usual to accommodate player recovery after the 2026 World Cup. Here’s everything you need to know about the full fixture list, pre-season preparations, and how to catch every match live, including the nine clubs competing in UEFA competitions this season.

31 Oct 2026
Villa’s home form collapses as Townley hands out 5s and 6s after Fulham draw
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Villa’s home form collapses as Townley hands out 5s and 6s after Fulham draw

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa struggled to impose themselves at Villa Park, leaving John Townley with a mixed bag of ratings as the Premier League campaign stumbles. Key players underperform in a 1-1 draw that exposes tactical and individual flaws.

31 Oct 2026
Aston VillaFulham FCJohn Townley
Manchester United’s Carrick faces his most testing trial at Chelsea with a fractured dressing room and no easy answers
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Manchester United’s Carrick faces his most testing trial at Chelsea with a fractured dressing room and no easy answers

Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United hangs in the balance after another heavy defeat, but his defiant five-minute media briefing and the club’s refusal to sack him have only deepened the division. With United winless in eight games and Chelsea looming, the pressure is on to unite a squad where even the captain’s loyalty is questioned. Can Carrick deliver a result—or will this be his final stand?

31 Oct 2026
ChelseaManchester United
Arsenal’s Liverpool Showdown: The Premier League Title Race Now Hangs by a Thread
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Arsenal’s Liverpool Showdown: The Premier League Title Race Now Hangs by a Thread

Manchester City’s late collapse at Arsenal handed the Gunners a rare opportunity to seize control of the title race—but their next test at Liverpool will determine if this is more than a fleeting advantage. With just one game separating the two, the stakes have never been higher.

31 Oct 2026
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Nottingham Forest’s Glasner Faces Imminent Departure as Sherwood Predicts January Exit Amid Premier League Struggles

The writing is on the wall for Nottingham Forest’s Oliver Glasner. In a candid assessment that has sent shockwaves through […]

31 Oct 2026
Manchester United’s Lisandro Martínez Career at Old Trafford Now Effectively Over After Shameless Chelsea Collapse
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Manchester United’s Lisandro Martínez Career at Old Trafford Now Effectively Over After Shameless Chelsea Collapse

Lisandro Martínez’s red card and catastrophic defending in Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea has sealed his fate at Old Trafford. Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has declared his United career ‘done,’ while Peter Schmeichel insists the Argentine’s behaviour and performance make him ‘unsuitable’ for the club. With his contract expiring next summer and no extension in sight, Martínez’s future now lies elsewhere—likely in Spain—after a season of self-inflicted misery.

31 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsChelseaEnglish Premier League
Leipzig End Away Drought with 2-0 Win at Schalke, Return to Champions League Spot
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Leipzig End Away Drought with 2-0 Win at Schalke, Return to Champions League Spot

RB Leipzig broke a three‑match away losing streak by defeating newly promoted Schalke 04 2‑0 at the Veltins‑Arena, with goals from Antonio Nusa and Rômulo. The victory lifted Leipzig to fourth place with 15 points, while Schalke remain rooted in the relegation zone.

31 Oct 2026
Antonio NusaBundesligaFC Schalke 04
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The collapse at Stamford Bridge was not just a defeat—it was a tactical unravelling. Manchester United’s 2-0 loss to Chelsea, […]

31 Oct 2026
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Manchester United’s January transfer strategy: Sesko’s injury forces urgent striker hunt as Hall and Page deals loom
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Manchester United’s January transfer strategy: Sesko’s injury forces urgent striker hunt as Hall and Page deals loom

With Benjamin Sesko’s injury now a long-term concern, Manchester United are accelerating their summer plans—pursuing Lewis Hall while also finalising Louis Page’s move and exploring alternatives if Atletico Madrid’s Harry Kane remains elusive. The club’s squad restructuring is now inevitable, but the stakes have just risen.

31 Oct 2026
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Mikel Arteta Views Max Dowman Red Card Against Fleetwood as Vital Learning Curve for 16-Year-Old Arsenal Prospect
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Mikel Arteta Views Max Dowman Red Card Against Fleetwood as Vital Learning Curve for 16-Year-Old Arsenal Prospect

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reiterated his disappointment after 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off late in the club’s Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood. Arteta believes the late red card will serve as an essential developmental lesson for the young talent.

31 Oct 2026
ArsenalBreaking NewsCarabao Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry: The Attacking Dream Team That Never Was
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry: The Attacking Dream Team That Never Was

Two of football’s greatest ever Premier League stars were on the brink of forming a lethal partnership—only for rival clubs and timing to keep them apart. Now, their tactical philosophies clash in ways that could define a World Cup campaign.

31 Oct 2026
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Premier League Matchday 10: Man Utd’s Mbeumo Reflects on Second-Half Turnaround Against Spurs

Bryan Mbeumo’s late goal secured a hard-fought draw for Manchester United, but the striker admits his side needed to adapt after a slow start. Tactical adjustments in the second half proved decisive in a match where defensive resilience was the difference.

31 Oct 2026
Tottenham’s summer signing emerges as Premier League revelation with 9/10 performance vs Crystal Palace
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Tottenham’s summer signing emerges as Premier League revelation with 9/10 performance vs Crystal Palace

A forgotten talent has reclaimed his form in white, as Tottenham’s latest signing delivered a standout display in a hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace. The resurgent side now stands three wins from three in a Premier League campaign that has defied expectations.

31 Oct 2026
English Womens Super LeagueTottenham
Manchester United’s Nine-Game Winless Run: A Crisis of Identity in the Premier League
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Manchester United’s Nine-Game Winless Run: A Crisis of Identity in the Premier League

Manchester United’s latest defeat at Chelsea has stretched their winless streak to nine games—their longest since 1988—and left them perilously close to relegation. With tactical failures, dressing-room tensions, and a manager clinging to his job, the Red Devils face an existential moment in a season already defined by collapse.

31 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier LeagueManchester United
Chelsea’s tactical mastery exposes Manchester United’s vulnerabilities in Old Trafford showdown
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Chelsea’s tactical mastery exposes Manchester United’s vulnerabilities in Old Trafford showdown

A relentless Chelsea side dismantled a depleted Manchester United at Old Trafford, with Xabi Alonso’s leadership and midfield dominance turning the tide in a 2-0 victory. The game laid bare United’s defensive frailties and exposed the cost of their tactical missteps—while revealing why Chelsea’s resurgence hinges on their ability to exploit such moments.

31 Oct 2026
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