Arsenal 2026/27
The defending Premier League champions begin a new campaign with the challenge of retaining the title. Follow Arsenal through fixtures, squad developments, tactical analysis, transfers and every defining story of the season.
Arsenal at a Glance
A title defence built around defensive stability, set-piece strength and a midfield reinforced by Bruno Guimarães.
Arsenal v Coventry City
Arsenal begin their title defence at the Emirates Stadium on Friday, 21 August. Newly promoted Coventry City provide the first test of a campaign in which Arteta's side are trying to win consecutive English league championships for the first time in more than 90 years.
Official Match CentreOpening Run
Arsenal's first nine league fixtures of the 2026/27 campaign.
Arsenal 2026/27
The squad combines the title-winning core with important summer additions.
The Core of the Title Defence
Players likely to define Arsenal's performance across the season.
Martin Ødegaard
The creative organiser between midfield and attack remains central to Arsenal's positional structure.
Declan Rice
Ball-winning, carrying power and elite set-piece delivery make Rice one of Arsenal's most complete players.
Bruno Guimarães
The former Newcastle captain adds control, aggression and progression to Arteta's midfield.
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal's most influential wide attacker remains a major source of creativity and final-third quality.
Viktor Gyökeres
A central goal threat capable of attacking space and giving Arsenal a more direct penalty-box presence.
Christos Tzolis
A direct left-sided attacker who gives Arsenal another one-against-one option and additional set-piece quality.
Control, Set Pieces and Defensive Stability
Arsenal's 2025/26 title was built on a league-leading defensive platform, including 19 clean sheets. Set pieces were another major weapon, with 25 set-piece goals and a record 19 from corners. Bruno Guimarães gives Arteta another technically secure midfielder alongside Declan Rice, while Saka and Tzolis provide high-quality delivery from wide areas.
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Follow Arsenal Through 2026/27
Return throughout the campaign for fixtures, results, transfer developments, tactical analysis and Open Chronicle reporting.