After finishing as runners-up for three consecutive seasons, Arsenal finally lifted the long-awaited Premier League title after a 22-year wait. The Gunners also came close to completing an impressive double, but they lost to PSG on penalties despite taking an early lead. They squandered the possibility of winning a quadruple as well, but it in no way overshadows a remarkable season after a long time in the club’s history. Mikel Arteta’s men will now enter the 2026-27 season not as title challengers anymore but as defenders, which brings a challenge that the squad has no experience with.
The rest of the contenders have gone for a massive overhaul this summer, both in terms of squads and new exciting personnel in the dugout to give a strong fight to the Gunners, hoping to retain their glory for the first time in their history. Although the club is yet to pull off a major signing in the window, Arsenal will remain the favorites for the Premier League season thanks to their magnificent defense and now league-winning mentality, which could lead them to another glorious campaign.
The holders will face a crunching schedule this season, with the curtain-raiser of the 2026-27 season at the Emirates Stadium on 21 August 2026 against promoted side Coventry City, managed by Frank Lampard. Arsenal will face a stiff challenge then in their first away game a week later as they face Unai Emery’s men at Villa Park, where they lost last time out. There is no time to settle down as they will bud heads with London rivals Chelsea, under Xabi Alonso this time, in the next game back at home at the start of September, while they also have a meeting with Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool at Anfield at the end of October.
It is curious to see how the Gunners' rivalry with Manchester City will pan out in the new season now that Pep Guardiola is not in charge anymore, with Enzo Maresca unfolding a new era there. The first meeting comes in late November when Arsenal welcome City, with the reverse one at the Etihad in the opening month of next year. The team will face a daunting end to 2026 with Tottenham and Manchester United lined up, but they will wish they could avoid obstacles to rekindle last season's celebrations when they take on Brighton at home on the final day of the season.
Arsenal Premier League 2026-27 Notable Fixtures
Friday 21 August 2026
Arsenal v Coventry City
Sunday 6 September 2026
Arsenal v Chelsea
Saturday 31 October 2026
Liverpool v Arsenal
Saturday 28 November 2026
Arsenal v Manchester City
Saturday 5 December 2026
Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal
Saturday 19 December 2026
Arsenal v Manchester United
Saturday 30 January 2027
Manchester City v Arsenal
Saturday 6 February 2027
Arsenal v Liverpool
Saturday 27 February 2027
Manchester United v Arsenal
Saturday 13 March 2027
Chelsea v Arsenal
Saturday 1 May 2027
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday 30 May 2027
Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion
Here is the full fixture list of Arsenal for the Premier League 2026-27 season:
August 2026
Friday 21 August 2026
Arsenal v Coventry City
Monday 31 August
Aston Villa v Arsenal
September 2026
Sunday 6 September 2026
Arsenal v Chelsea
Sunday 13 September 2026
Sunderland v Arsenal
Friday 18 September 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal
October 2026
Saturday 10 October 2026
Arsenal v Leeds United
Saturday 17 October 2026
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Saturday 24 October 2026
Arsenal v Everton
Saturday 31 October 2026
Liverpool v Arsenal
November 2026
Saturday 7 November 2026
Arsenal v Hull City
Saturday 21 November 2026
Newcastle United v Arsenal
Saturday 28 November 2026
Arsenal v Manchester City
December 2026
Wednesday 2 December 2026
Brentford v Arsenal
Saturday 5 December 2026
Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal
Saturday 12 December 2026
Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth
Saturday 19 December 2026
Arsenal v Manchester United
Saturday 26 December 2026
Crystal Palace v Arsenal
Thursday, 31 December 2026
Fulham v Arsenal
January 2027
Saturday 2 January 2027
Arsenal v Ipswich Town
Wednesday 6 January 2027
Arsenal v Brentford
Saturday 16 January 2027
Hull City v Arsenal
Saturday 23 January 2027
Arsenal v Newcastle United
Saturday 30 January 2027
Manchester City v Arsenal
February 2027
Saturday 6 February 2027
Arsenal v Liverpool
Wednesday 10 February 2027
Ipswich Town v Arsenal
Saturday 20 February 2027
Arsenal v Fulham
Saturday 27 February 2027
Manchester United v Arsenal
March 2027
Wednesday 3 March
Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Saturday 13 March 2027
Chelsea v Arsenal
Saturday 20 March 2027
Arsenal v Sunderland
April 2027
Saturday 10 April 2027
Coventry City v Arsenal
Saturday 17 April 2027
Arsenal v Aston Villa
Saturday 24 April 2027
AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal
May 2027
Saturday 1 May 2027
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur
Saturday 8 May 2027
Leeds United v Arsenal
Saturday 15 May 2027
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest
Sunday 23 May 2027
Everton v Arsenal
Sunday 30 May 2027
Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion
