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Premier League Schedule Release: Man United to Face Arsenal in Opener

GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUN 18 – Arsenal and Manchester United face tough season openers amid title ambitions, with United given the hardest fixture start based on opponent ratings, says Opta.

  • The 2025/26 Premier League season begins on August 15, with Manchester United hosting Arsenal on August 17 in Manchester, England.
  • Arsenal finished second last season while Manchester United ended 15th, setting the stage for a season with a demanding fixture list for both teams.
  • Arsenal face early tough away matches and possible Club World Cup commitments until mid-July, while Manchester United starts against opponents with an average rating of 94.9.
  • A supercomputer predicts Arsenal will finish second again, possibly creating a record with four consecutive runners-up finishes, and forecasts Manchester United to improve to ninth place.
  • The schedule suggests Arsenal will pursue Champions League qualification anew, while Manchester United appears set for progress after last season’s league challenges.
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The English have revealed the date of the first round of the new Premier League season and also the pairs of the first round of this prestigious competition.

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FRESH NEWS broke the news in on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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