Premier League 2025-26 fixtures announced: Brutal starts for giants

The official fixtures for the 2025-26 Premier League season has finally been announced, immediately setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying campaign.

The very first weekend of the season, kicking off on August 15, will waste no time delivering high-stakes action. Manchester United will host Arsenal on Sunday, August 17 at Old Trafford.

A nightmare start awaits especially Arsenal and Manchester United in the league, where the last match day matches will be played on May 24.

Arsenal will host Man United on the first match day and Liverpool on the third. Gunners will host Nottingham Forest on the fourth match day and Manchester City on the fifth. On the sixth match, Arsenal will travel to Newcastle United which can be seen as the end of the nightmare start.

On the other hand Manchester United, who will host title contender Arsenal on the first matchday, will host Liverpool on the very next matchday.

United will host Manchester City in the derby on the fourth match of the season. The Red Devils' nightmare will end with the match they host Chelsea on the fifth matchday.

The eagerly awaited Manchester City - Liverpool match will be played on the 11th matchday, while the Arsenal - Tottenham Hotspur derby will be played on the 12th. In the other London derby, Chelsea will host Arsenal on the 13th matchday.

All eyes will be on how reigning champions Liverpool manage their title defense, and how rivals like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea respond.

Meanwhile, the spotlight will also fall on Manchester United and Tottenham, both eager to bounce back from what they'll consider disappointing league performances.