EPL 2026/27, Gameweek 1: Record-breaking numbers that headlined season opener
Gameweek 1 delivered landmark wins, dramatic late goals and standout individual milestones. Arsenal began their title defence strongly, while Arteta reached 150 Premier League victories. Hull stunned Manchester United, Liverpool extended their unbeaten opening-day streak to 14 seasons, and Ipswich ended a 30-year wait. Chelsea also made history with João Pedro’s 31-second opener, while promoted…
The 2026/27 Premier League season kicked off with Gameweek 1 delivering record-breaking performances and notable milestones. Arsenal began their title defense with a convincing 3-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry City, while manager Mikel Arteta reached a significant personal landmark - 150 Premier League wins in just 249 games. Arsenal's unbeaten streak against promoted opposition stood at 46 games, with 41 wins and five draws.
Manchester United's shock loss to Hull City marked a historic first in Manchester United's league history - their first opening-day defeat to a newly promoted side. The newly promoted side ended a 37-match wait for a league victory over United, dating back to 1974. Liverpool's 14-game unbeaten streak on opening day continued, with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle. Newcastle's wait for a victory over Liverpool ended with Liverpool's latest-ever Premier League penalty, securing a dramatic point in stoppage time.
Ipswich Town made history with their first opening-day Premier League win since 1993/94, ending a wait of over three decades. Southampton's 3-0 defeat at Brentford equaled the heaviest defeat in the opening day of a Premier League season since 2003/04. Everton ended a four-year streak of opening-day frustration with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, their first opening-day victory since August 2021.
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