Premier League Returns With 10 Fixtures and a Fantasy Football Deadline

The Premier League returns on Friday, 21 August 2026, with Arsenal hosting Coventry City at 21:00.

Ten matches will take place across four days, with Manchester United travelling to Hull City on Saturday and Liverpool visiting Newcastle United on Sunday.

The round concludes with Fulham hosting Chelsea on Monday night.

Fantasy football managers should also finalise their teams before the gameweek deadline.

Friday, 21 August 2026

• Arsenal vs Coventry City: 21:00

Saturday, 22 August 2026

• Hull City vs Manchester United: 13:30
• Everton vs Crystal Palace: 16:00
• Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: 16:00
• Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United: 16:00
• Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur: 18:30

Sunday, 23 August 2026

• Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa: 15:00
• Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth: 15:00
• Newcastle United vs Liverpool: 17:30

Monday, 24 August 2026

• Fulham vs Chelsea: 21:00

Fantasy Football Reminder

Do not leave your fantasy team changes until after the opening match has started.

Check the official game deadline and save your final team in advance.

Before confirming your squad:

• Review your starting XI
• Select your captain and vice-captain
• Check the order of your substitutes
• Make sure your goalkeeper is selected
• Review players with uncertain availability
• Check whether any of your players face each other
• Confirm your transfers before the deadline
• Save your team after making changes

Avoid making transfers simply because one player had a strong previous game. Consider upcoming fixtures and whether your selected players are likely to start regularly.

A balanced bench also matters. If a starting player does not feature, your substitute order will determine who replaces them.

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