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The opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season delivered high drama, unexpected upsets, and commanding performances across English football grounds.
Action kicked off on Friday night as Arsenal cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium to start their campaign strongly.
Saturday brought the biggest shock of the weekend when newly promoted or returning sides made their mark. Hull City produced a stunning upset at the MKM Stadium, handing Manchester United a 2-0 defeat.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Everton defeated Crystal Palace 2-0, Ipswich Town edged Sunderland 2-1, Leeds United secured a 1-0 away win at Nottingham Forest thanks to a late free-kick from Anton Stach, and Brentford overwhelmed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Sunday’s fixtures continued the excitement as Manchester City held off AFC Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, while Brighton & Hove Albion swept aside Aston Villa in a dominant 4-0 routing.
The standout match of the weekend took place at St. James’ Park, where Newcastle United battled Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw, sealed by a dramatic stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai.
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