Manchester City Faces New Challenges in 2026/27 Premier League Schedule
Manchester City kicks off its 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a home match against Bournemouth on August 23, live on Sky Sports. This marks the beginning of a new era following Pep Guardiola's departure, with Enzo Maresca expected to take the helm. The schedule includes: August 29: Away at Crystal Palace September 5: Home against Coventry City September 12: Away at Manchester United (first Manchester derby) City's early fixtures present challenges, including: Away games against Liverpool and Aston Villa in October A visit to Arsenal in November Notably, matches against Chelsea, Maresca's former club, are set for December and April. The team will also travel to Newcastle on Boxing Day and conclude their season away at Sunderland in May. Here are some highlighted fixtures: December 2: Home against Leeds March 20: Home against Manchester United (return derby) May 30: Away at Sunderland (season finale) Key dates include the Community Shield against Arsenal on August 16 and the start of the Champions League league phase from September 8-10. Sky Sports will cover over 1,500 live matches, ensuring fans can follow every moment of the season.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-06-19