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 Premier League has released the fixture list for the 2025/2026 season and it kicks off with a bang. One of the standout fixtures of the opening weekend will see Manchester United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Sunday. United, who finished a disappointing 15th last season, will be eager to bounce back. Arsenal, on the other hand, are hoping to finally win the title after finishing second three years in a row. Elsewhere, Champions Liverpoo…
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