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Promoted Teams Face Tough Premier League Start

Published August 19, 2026 · Updated August 19, 2026 · The Guardian

Promoted Premier League teams Coventry, Hull and Ipswich face a baptism of fire with challenging fixtures against last season's top three teams and European qualifiers.

Coventry begins their Premier League return with an away match against Arsenal, last season's champions and the world's No. 1 team according to Opta. Their second away fixture takes them to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City.

After their previous Premier League campaign ended in 2000-01, the promoted trio faces a daunting start with matches against elite opposition that will test their readiness for top-flight football. ipl-today.in

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