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EPL fixtures 26-27: Opened weekend, final day & derby dates

The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.

Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League

Explained: Premier League rule changes for 2026-27

The Premier League has announced a comprehensive suite of mandatory law changes and officiating guidelines ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Developed in tandem with PGMOL and informed by an extensive annual football survey, the updates heavily target time-wasting tactics while refining the threshold for video assistant referee interventions.

1. FC Köln v 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 - Bundesliga

Cologne fans are baffled: two reasons why El Mala's move fell through?

At 1. FC Köln, officials are still trying to figure out why the El Mala family pulled out of Said's record-breaking move to Brentford FC.

Unexpected twist: has El Mala pulled off a spectacular U-turn?

There are growing signs that Said El Mala of 1. FC Köln is set to make a spectacular U-turn.

El Mala is reportedly causing "bewilderment"

1. FC Köln is set to miss out on record revenues for the time being. As a result, the club's management is reportedly irritated by rising star Said El Mala.

1. FC Köln v SV Werder Bremen - Bundesliga

Brentford's €50m El Mala deal collapses as mother pulls plug on agreement

Brentford have suffered a major transfer blow after a proposed €50 million deal for Koln winger Said El Mala collapsed at the final hurdle. Despite both clubs reaching an agreement over the historic valuation, the 19-year-old's mother, who acts as his primary advisor, ultimately pulled the plug on the move to London.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Manchester United U18	26	18	2	6	65	24	41	56	W L W L W
4	Tottenham Hotspur U18	28	16	6	6	70	36	34	54	W D L L L
5	Aston Villa U18	28	16	4	8	81	55	26	52	W W W W L
6	Brighton & Hove Albion U18	28	14	7	7	63	41	22	49	W W L D W
7	Newcastle United U18	26	16	1	9	55	44	11	49	W W W W L

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