Liverpool to Begin Title Defence vs Bournemouth as Arsenal Face Man United in Opening Weekend Showdown
Liverpool will begin their Premier League title defence at home against Bournemouth on Friday, August 15, as the 2025/26 season officially gets underway.
New manager Arne Slot leads the reigning champions into the new campaign with the chance to claim the first points of the season at Anfield. Liverpool face a tough start, with upcoming games away at Newcastle and at home to title rivals Arsenal.
One of the standout fixtures of the opening weekend will see Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, August 17. United, now under Ruben Amorim, will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing campaign last season.
Tottenham Hotspur’s new boss Thomas Frank will take charge of his first competitive match on Saturday, August 16, as Spurs welcome newly promoted Burnley. Fellow newcomers Sunderland return to the Premier League on the same day with a clash against West Ham.
Leeds United, the third promoted side, will round off the weekend’s action with a home fixture against Everton on Monday, August 18.
The Premier League season is set to conclude on May 24, 2026. Key matches on the final day include a potentially decisive showdown between Manchester City and Aston Villa.
