EPL 2026/27, Gameweek 1: Record-breaking numbers that headlined season opener
The 2026/27 Premier League season opened with notable upsets, including Hull City's victory over Manchester United and Arsenal's strong start. The weekend was marked by historic milestones for managers and individual players.
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These early results set the narrative tone for the competitive landscape of the new football season.
The 2026/27 Premier League season is officially underway, with Gameweek 1 already producing landmark results, dramatic late goals and a host of eye-catching individual milestones. From Hull City’s historic win over Manchester United to Liverpool’s long unbeaten run on the opening matchday and Arsenal’s dominant start, here are some of the key numbers and storylines from the opening weekend.150 | ARTETA REACHES ANOTHER LANDMARKArsenal began their title defence with a convincing 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City, while Mikel Arteta reached 150 Premier League victories as Arsenal manager.Arteta reached the landmark in 249 games, putting him among an elite group of managers to reach 150 Premier League wins in fewer than 250 matches.The result also extended Arsenal's remarkable record against promoted opposition. The Gunners are now unbeaten in 46 consecutive Premier League home games against promoted sides, with 41 wins and five draws.
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