The latest Arsenal first-half fixtures in the 2026/27 Premier League

The first-half schedule of the 2026/27 Premier League begins a challenging journey, where champions Arsenal must face tough opponents in succession.

Arsenal will start their Premier League title defense by hosting Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on August 21. This is considered a relatively favorable start on paper, but the schedule quickly increases in difficulty afterward.

In the next four rounds, the Gunners must travel to Aston Villa, host Chelsea, then visit Sunderland and Brighton consecutively. Notably, some early-season matches have been adjusted for television: Aston Villa vs Arsenal on August 31, Arsenal vs Chelsea on September 6, and Sunderland vs Arsenal on September 12.

Arsenal first-half fixtures in the 2026/27 Premier League

The schedule may continue to be adjusted due to television and cup competitions.

The most notable period for Arsenal is from late October to the end of November. After traveling to face Nottingham Forest on October 18, the London side must go to Anfield to face Liverpool on November 1, followed by an away trip to Newcastle before the big clash with Manchester City at home on November 28.

December also poses a major challenge regarding squad depth. Arsenal have six Premier League matches in less than a month, notably the North London derby at Tottenham on December 5 and the home game against Manchester United on December 19. After that, the Gunners play consecutive away matches against Crystal Palace and Fulham during the Christmas-New Year period, before closing the first half of the season with a home game against Ipswich Town on January 2, 2027.

Overall, Arsenal have 9 home matches and 10 away matches in the first 19 rounds. The schedule is not too heavy right from the opening round, but the density of strong opponents from October to December could become a crucial period shaping the Gunners' title race.