Man Utd host Arsenal in blockbuster opening weekend

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File photo dated 25/05/25 of Liverpool celebrating the 2024/2025 Premier League title. Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence with a home game against Bournemouth on Friday, August 15. Arne Slot's side have the chance to secure the first points of the new season at Anfield as they launch the 2025-26 campaign. Issue date: Wednesday June 18, 2025.

Champions Liverpool will defend their title against Bournemouth, while Manchester United play Arsenal in the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Arne Slot’s men will begin their title defence when they welcome Bournemouth to Anfield in the curtain-raiser on Friday, August 15.

Meanwhile, Manchester City are set to travel to the Molineux Stadium when they face off against Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Tottenham Hotspur are at home to Burnley on Saturday, August 16.

On Sunday, Chelsea will play host to Crystal Palace in a London derby at Stamford Bridge, while Manchester United and Arsenal will go head-to-head in a mouth-watering fixture at Old Trafford.

Premier League opening-weekend fixtures in full:

Friday, 15 August

Liverpool v Bournemouth (20:00)

Saturday, 16 August

Aston Villa vs Newcastle United

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham

Nottingham Forest vs Brentford

Sunderland vs West Ham United

Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City

Sunday, 17 August

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Monday, 18 August

Leeds United vs Everton