The eagerly awaited 2024/25 English Premier League season is set to kick off on Friday, 16 August, with a thrilling opening weekend of fixtures that promises plenty of action and excitement for football fans. As newly promoted Ipswich Town host Liverpool, reigning champions Manchester City travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, and Manchester United kick off the campaign against Fulham, the stage is set for a memorable start to the season.
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Friday, 16 August
Manchester United vs Fulham (20:00)
The new season begins under the lights at Old Trafford as Manchester United face Fulham. United, aiming for a strong start under Erik ten Hag, will be eager to secure three points in front of their home crowd.
Saturday, 17 August
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool (12:30)
Ipswich Town mark their return to the Premier League after a 22-year absence with a challenging fixture against Liverpool. Interestingly, Ipswich’s last game in the Premier League, back in 2002, was also against Liverpool, ending in a 5-0 defeat at Anfield. This context adds an extra layer of significance to their opening match at Portman Road as they look to make the perfect start to life back in England’s top flight
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton (15:00)
Arsenal, who finished as runners-up last season, host Wolves at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s team will be keen to begin their campaign strongly and continue their pursuit of the title after another season of progress in North London
Everton vs Brighton (15:00)
Everton welcome Brighton to Goodison Park. This season marks the final campaign at their historic ground before moving to a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock for the 2025/26 season.
Newcastle United vs Southampton (15:00)
EFL Championship Play-Off winners Southampton face a tough opening fixture against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The Saints will aim to make an impact on their Premier League return after winning the Championship Play-Off Final last season
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth (15:00)
Nottingham Forest take on Bournemouth at the City Ground. Both teams will be looking to secure early points to set a positive tone for their season and progress up the league
West Ham United vs Aston Villa (17:30)
West Ham, under new manager Julen Lopetegui, host Aston Villa. This fixture promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to start their seasons with a win.
Sunday, 18 August
Brentford vs Crystal Palace (14:00)
Brentford welcome Crystal Palace to the Gtech Community Stadium. Both London clubs will aim to secure bragging rights in this early-season derby.
Chelsea vs Manchester City (16:30)
The stand-out fixture of the opening weekend sees Chelsea take on Manchester City. Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge of the Blues will be a stern test against Pep Guardiola’s title-holders.
Monday, 19 August
Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur (20:00)
Leicester City, back in the Premier League as Championship winners, host Tottenham Hotspur in the first Monday Night Football of the season. The Foxes will look to make an early statement against Spurs.
Key Matches to Look Forward to This Season
The Premier League calendar is packed with mouth-watering fixtures. Manchester United and Liverpool face off on 31 August, while the North London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal takes place on 14 September. The Manchester derby, set for 14 December, and Liverpool vs Everton on 7 December, are among the highly anticipated rivalry games.
Season Structure and Breaks
The 2024/25 season will run from 16 August to 25 May 2025, featuring 33 weekends, four midweek rounds, and one Bank Holiday round on 26 December. Notably, there will be no separate round for New Year’s Day, and the traditional winter break will not be observed to accommodate the early start.
With a blend of returning favourites, promoted clubs eager to prove their worth, and intense rivalries, the 2024/25 Premier League season promises to be another thrilling chapter in English football. Football fans across the globe will be eagerly watching as the drama unfolds from the very first whistle.
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