Over 20 Teams Complete Preseason Preparation, New Season Kicks Off on August 21 - Preseason Results Overview

ScoreFast365 reports on August 17 that all 20 Premier League teams have completed their preseason preparations, with the 2026/27 season officially starting on August 21. Defending champions Arsenal finished strong by defeating Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, showcasing an impressive overall performance in preseason; meanwhile, Manchester City faced a heavy defeat in the Community Shield, and new coach Maresca still needs to integrate the squad.

In other teams' performances: Chelsea had an inconsistent preseason but ended with a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad; Manchester United concluded their warm-up with a 2-4 loss to AC Milan; Liverpool secured a 2-0 win against Como; Tottenham defeated Hoffenheim 3-0; Newcastle drew 1-1 with Strasbourg. Newly promoted teams Coventry, Leeds United, Sunderland, and Ipswich are also preparing for the new season through various warm-up matches.

Key dates for the new season: Premier League kicks off on August 21, Champions League group stage draw on August 27, Champions League matches begin on September 8-10, FA Cup third round on January 9, League Cup final on March 21, FA Cup final on May 22, Premier League concludes on May 30, and Champions League final on June 5 (at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid).