Premier League 2025/26 Fixtures Announced: Manchester United vs Arsenal Headlines Opening Weekend
Football fans, rejoice! The Premier League has unveiled its 2025/26 fixtures, and the opening weekend promises to deliver fireworks. The standout clash? Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford in a blockbuster showdown that’s already set pulses racing.
Let’s face it: while tournaments like the Club World Cup and charity events like Soccer Aid have their moments, nothing quite compares to the raw excitement of Premier League football. The Premier League is where legends are made, rivalries are reignited, and dreams are shattered or fulfilled.
The wait is almost over, with just two months to go until the 2025/26 season kicks off on August 16-18. The marathon of 38 games will culminate on May 24, 2026, and every matchday will bring its own drama, twists, and turns.
Tough Starts for Manchester United and Arsenal
Manchester United’s new manager, Amorim, will be under immense pressure to hit the ground running. According to Opta, the Red Devils have the toughest opening five fixtures, facing not only Arsenal but also Manchester City and Chelsea in the early weeks. A baptism of fire, indeed.
Arsenal, meanwhile, won’t have it much easier. After their showdown with United, the Gunners face a grueling schedule that includes clashes with Leeds United, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Man City, and Newcastle United. Mikel Arteta’s squad will need to be razor-sharp from the get-go.
Full List of Opening Weekend Fixtures
Here’s the complete lineup for the first weekend of the 2025/26 Premier League season:
- Friday, August 15: Liverpool vs Bournemouth – 8pm
- Saturday, August 16: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United – 12.30pm
- Saturday, August 16: Brighton vs Fulham – 3pm
- Saturday, August 16: Nottingham Forest vs Brentford – 3pm
- Saturday, August 16: Sunderland vs West Ham United – 3pm
- Saturday, August 16: Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley – 3pm
- Saturday, August 16: Wolverhampton vs Manchester City – 5.30pm
- Sunday, August 17: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – 2pm
- Sunday, August 17: Manchester United vs Arsenal – 4pm
- Monday, August 18: Leeds United vs Everton – time TBC
Football is back, and the Premier League is ready to deliver another season of unforgettable moments. Buckle up – it’s going to be a thrilling ride!
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