2024/25 Premier League fixtures have been released

Newly promoted Ipswich will host Liverpool while champions Manchester City are away to Chelsea on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. Ipswich, who are back in the top flight after a 22-year absence, will play on Saturday, 17 August, with City starting their title defence at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, 18 August.

Manchester United’s game against Fulham at Old Trafford will kick off the campaign on Friday, 16 August. Manchester United are the first side in history to begin eight consecutive Premier League campaigns with a home fixture. It will be an exciting start for the Red Devils as they seek to set the tone for the season in front of their home crowd.

Arsenal, who finished runners-up to City last season, are at home to Wolves on the Saturday while fourth-placed Aston Villa have been handed an away game against West Ham on the same day. The opening fixtures promise to deliver thrilling clashes as the top teams strive to make an early impact in the league.

Championship play-off winners Southampton face Newcastle at St James’ Park, Everton host Brighton and Nottingham Forest take on Bournemouth to complete the Saturday fixtures. The diverse matchups across the opening weekend will showcase the depth and competitive nature of the Premier League.

Brentford welcome Crystal Palace on Sunday and Championship winners Leicester City will host Tottenham on Monday, 19 August. The action extends across the weekend, offering fans an extended opportunity to revel in the excitement of top-tier football.

Ipswich’s last game in the Premier League was a 5-0 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield on the final day of the 2001-02 season. Their relegation came just a year after the club finished a surprise fifth in the top flight, showcasing the unpredictable nature of football.

City won a record fourth consecutive English league title in May when they finished two points ahead of Arsenal. The success of Manchester City highlights their dominance in English football and sets the stage for an intense battle at the top of the table in the upcoming season.