The 2026-27 Premier League fixtures are finally here - and Michael Carrick has been handed the dream start to his first full campaign in the Old Trafford hotseat.

We may all currently be preoccupied by events unfolding in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but blink and the Premier League season will be upon us. 

Thousands of Scots have made the trip Stateside to watch the Tartan Army's first World Cup appearance in 28 years - and they enjoyed a dream start to the tournament last weekend.

Sunderland travel to Ipswich Town on the opening weekend of the Premier League season and must wait until December for their first derby match against Newcastle United.

Veteran prop James Slipper has gone back on his international retirement to return to Australia's ranks after being named in the Wallabies squad for the forthcoming Nations Championship.

George North will bring the curtain down on his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at Twickenham.

Mauricio Pochettino has his USA midfield thriving at the World Cup with a fluid approach - here is how it works.

Gunners are bidding to defend the Premier League crown for the very first time

Man United have tipped to be in title contention after finishing 2025-26 campaign strongly

Enzo Maresca and Frank Lampard set for Stamford Bridge returns as new boss also reunites with Liverpool

New manager Pierre Sage should be content with how the opening fixtures have fallen

New Reds boss will be hopeful of fast start at Anfield after replacing Arne Slot

A tough start awaits the new manager

Spurs will have to be at their best early doors, while their run-in looks extremely tough

Premier League champions are under the lights

Keith Andrews’ Bees begin and end 2026/27 campaign with high-profile London derbies

A big change to the Premier League scheduling means the new season will pause after the first five games

One man will already miss the opening game, but there are reasons for the new head coach to be positive

Frank Lampard takes Coventry to the Emirates Stadium in their first Premier League fixture in more than two decades

Arsenal bid to retain their first Premier League title in 22 years, while Manchester City will try to wrestle back the trophy amid potential charges from Liverpool and Chelsea

Arsenal will begin their title defence against a newly-promoted side, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea reign begins with a big London derby

Arsenal face Coventry City in the season opener and both sides, along with Bournemouth, face tricky starts to the new campaign

While Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and co. draw inevitable focus, there is an argument that this tournament will be won by the 11th name on the teamsheet