The 2026/27 season has barely begun, but several of Europe’s biggest clubs already face serious questions.
For some, the challenge is defending a title, while for others, it is adapting to a new manager, integrating major signing,s or proving that last season’s success was not a one-off.
The timing is particularly important because the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase begins on 8 September, adding European competition to an already demanding domestic calendar.
In this article, Sporting Tribune writes about five clubs facing some of the biggest tests of the new campaign.
Arsenal
The Gunners enter 2026/27 as Premier League champions after ending their long wait for the title last season. Their opening two league matches have brought victories over Coventry City and Aston Villa, putting them among the early pace-setters.
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