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The Premier League returns for 2026/27 with Arsenal defending their title, three promoted clubs returning to the top flight and nine English teams competing in Europe. Coventry, Hull and Ipswich bring fresh storylines as clubs battle for honours and survival

A goalkeeper had scored for just the sixth time in Premier League history — none of the previous five had been a winner.

"This has been a season and a Premier League title like no other — this was the hardest one," Pep Guardiola said.

Kai Havertz was unlucky not to be credited with Chelsea's first goal, with Ben Godfrey's deflection eventually confirmed as an own goal.

Premier League in a statement said it has the backing of the UK government and have confidence in its COVID-19 protocols to enable fixtures as planned.