After a historic World Cup run with Norway, Erling Haaland prepares to return to his club team Manchester City for another campaign in the Premier League.
The best striker in the world netted seven goals for his country, including a brace against Brazil and the match winner against Côte d'Ivoire. Norway made its deepest run at any World Cup after qualifying for the tournament for the first time in 28 years.
Haaland now sets his eyes on his fifth Premier League season with Manchester City after scoring 41 goals in all competitions last year.
When does Erling Haaland play next for Manchester City?
Haaland and Man City begin against Bournemouth on Sunday, August 23 with a 9 a.m. EST kickoff. Both clubs have new managers this season with Enzo Maresca replacing the great Pep Guardiola at Man City and Bournemouth bringing in Marco Rose from RB Leipzig after Andoni Iraola moved to Liverpool.
Manchester City’s opening matches of the 2026-27 Premier League season
- Bournemouth (H) Saturday, Aug. 23 9 a.m.
- Crystal Palace (A) Friday, Aug. 28 3 p.m.
- Coventry (H) Saturday, Sep. 5 10 a.m.
- Manchester United (A) Sep. 13 11:30 a.m.
- Sunderland (H) Sep. 19 10 a.m.
Not an easy opening stretch for Man City facing three sides that finished in the top eight last season (including an away Manchester Derby) and Crystal Palace coming off a Conference League trophy.
Manchester City 2026-27 Premier League schedule
Check out the full schedule for Man City and Haaland here.
When does Man City play Manchester United in 2026-27?
Man City heads to Old Trafford in the opening weeks of the season on September 13th. The Red Devils return the trip on Saturday March 20th, 2027.
When does Man City play Arsenal in 2026-27?
The two heavyweights first matchup on Saturday November 28th at the Emirates Stadium on Thanksgiving weekend. The reverse fixture is Saturday, January 30th, 2027.
When does Man City play Liverpool in 2026-27?
Man City and Liverpool faceoff first an Anfield on Saturday, October 10th. Liverpool head to the Etihad in the final stages of the season on Saturday, May 8th, 2027.
How to watch Erling Haaland and Manchester City in the 2026-27 Premier League season
There will be over 200 matches of the Premier League LIVE on Peacock.