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Roll up, football fans — Monday night serves up a proper West London scrap as Fulham welcome Chelsea to Craven Cottage. Both sides open their Premier League 2026/27 campaigns with plenty to prove: fresh faces, plenty of summer noise and a crowd that expects fireworks. I... show more

There’s a proper buzz in the air as Newcastle United and Liverpool prepare to lock horns at St. James’ Park on Sunday. This Premier League curtain-raiser has all the makings of a blockbuster: new faces, fresh ideas and a home crowd hungry for a big statement. Form has b... show more

Get the kettle on and the stats stacked — the season proper arrives as Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Aston Villa to the Amex Stadium this Sunday. This one matters: Brighton juggle early European commitments while Villa arrive after another summer of big departures, so ... show more

Roll up, footie fans — the curtain-raiser has arrived. Manchester City welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday lunchtime, and this isn’t just another opening-day friendly: it’s the first proper taste of the Premier League season and a chance for both sides t... show more

Alright, strap in — the curtain-raiser arrives as Everton welcome Crystal Palace to Hill Dickinson Stadium this Saturday. It’s the sort of early-season scrap that tells you plenty: can the Toffees convert summer momentum into a fast start, and will Palace carry their un... show more

A proper London derby lights up the opening weekend as Brentford host Tottenham at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees have settled into top-flight life and will fancy themselves at home, while Spurs arrive with a clear desire to make a statement and start the season ... show more

There’s no better curtain-raiser for the weekend than when Nottingham Forest roll out the red carpet for Leeds United at the City Ground. This is a clash that promises bite, not least because both sides have plenty to prove after turbulent summers and differing expectat... show more

Right then, an absolute cracker to kick the weekend off as Ipswich Town welcome Sunderland to Portman Road. The Tractor Boys are back in the top flight and desperate to prove last season’s relegation was a one-off, while Sunderland arrive bruised but beaming after a rem... show more

There’s a proper bite to this lunchtime kick-off as Hull City host Manchester United at the MKM Stadium. It’s the curtain-raiser that pits newly promoted optimism against established top-three ambition, and the narrative is delicious: Tigers eager to prove a point, Red ... show more

Expect a buzzing atmosphere as Premier League champions Arsenal host Championship winners Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium in Friday night’s curtain-raiser. It’s the sort of fixture that has a bit of everything: champions defending, underdogs arriving after a fairy... show more