Manchester United will kick off the new Premier League season against Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday, August 16, live on Sky Sports. Erik ten Hag’s side is set to be the first offering in a bumper weekend of Premier League football, as they take on Fulham in the first Friday Night Football of the season. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8 pm.
Premier League Opening Weekend Highlights
The Premier League 2024/25 season promises an exciting start with several high-profile matches. Manchester City begins their title defense at Chelsea on Sunday, August 18, live on Sky Sports, with a kick-off at 4:30 pm. This match will mark Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge of the Blues.
Earlier that day, Crystal Palace will make a short trip to Brentford, with the game being broadcast live on Sky Sports at 2 pm. New West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui will start his tenure with a visit from Aston Villa on Saturday, August 17, live on Sky Sports at 5:30 pm.
Monday Night Football and Key Fixtures
Tottenham Hotspur will travel to newly-promoted Leicester City for the first Monday Night Football of the season, live on Sky Sports on August 19, with a kick-off at 8 pm. Liverpool kicks off the Arne Slot era with a trip to Ipswich Town, returning to the Premier League after a 22-year absence, in the early game on Saturday, August 17, with a kick-off at 12:30 pm.
Other notable fixtures on Saturday, August 17, include Arsenal hosting Wolves, newly-promoted Southampton visiting Newcastle, and Bournemouth heading to Nottingham Forest for 3 pm kick-offs. Brighton will travel to Everton, with new 31-year-old head coach Fabian Hurzeler, the youngest permanent Premier League manager in history, taking charge of his first game.
Upcoming Key Rivalry Games
The opening month of the season will also see Manchester United hosting Liverpool, with another blockbuster clash scheduled for September after the international break when Arsenal will feature in a north London derby at Tottenham before a trip to champions Manchester City the following weekend.
Here are some of the key rivalry games to look forward to:
– August 31: Manchester United vs Liverpool
– September 14: Tottenham vs Arsenal
– December 7: Everton vs Liverpool
– December 14: Manchester City vs Manchester United
– January 4: Liverpool vs Manchester United
– January 14: Arsenal vs Tottenham
– April 2: Liverpool vs Everton
– April 5: Manchester United vs Manchester City
(All fixture dates are subject to change.)
Full Fixture List for the Opening Weekend
Here is the first round of fixtures for the 2024/25 Premier League season:
Friday, August 16
– Manchester United vs Fulham – live on Sky Sports, kick-off at 8 pm
Saturday, August 17
– Ipswich Town vs Liverpool – kick-off at 12:30 pm
– Arsenal vs Wolves – kick-off at 3 pm
– Everton vs Brighton – kick-off at 3 pm
– Newcastle United vs Southampton – kick-off at 3 pm
– Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth – kick-off at 3 pm
– West Ham United vs Aston Villa – live on Sky Sports, kick-off at 5:30 pm
Sunday, August 18
– Brentford vs Crystal Palace – live on Sky Sports, kick-off at 2 pm
– Chelsea vs Manchester City – live on Sky Sports, kick-off at 4:30 pm
Monday, August 19
– Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur – live on Sky Sports, kick-off at 8 pm
Final Weekend Games
The final weekend of the Premier League season on Sunday, May 25, will feature the following matches:
– Bournemouth vs Leicester City
– Fulham vs Manchester City
– Ipswich Town vs West Ham United
– Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
– Manchester United vs Aston Villa
– Newcastle United vs Everton
– Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
– Southampton vs Arsenal
– Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton
– Wolves vs Brentford
The Premier League 2024/25 season promises to be an exciting and action-packed campaign, with thrilling matches and high-stakes encounters from the opening weekend to the final day. Fans can look forward to a season full of surprises, drama, and unforgettable moments.
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