Manchester United have kept faith with Erik ten Hag on the back of an FA Cup triumph, but are aware of the need for collective improvement at Old Trafford, while big-spending Chelsea are still looking for a return on their considerable investment as Enzo Maresca takes the reins at Stamford Bridge.
Arne Slot is now calling the shots at Anfield, following the departure of Jurgen Klopp, and Julen Lopetegui is back in the English top-flight at West Ham. Aston Villa are adding Champions League competition to their schedule, while Newcastle and Tottenham have their sights set on a return to the top four.
Ipswich, Southampton and Leicester are all back in the big time, after stepping up out of the Championship, and will be hoping to avoid the same fate as the three promoted sides that went before them – as Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United all suffered relegation last season.
The new campaign will open with Manchester United playing host to Fulham, before defending champions Manchester City take in a blockbuster clash with Chelsea in west London, while Slot’s first game as Liverpool boss takes the Reds to Portman Road.
With the title potentially up for grabs on the final day, City and Arsenal will head out on the road, while the battle to secure Champions League qualification spots and avoid slipping through the Premier League trapdoor could also go down to the wire.
Here, GOAL has everything you need to know ahead of what promises to be another thrilling campaign.
PREMIER LEAGUE 2024-25 OPENING WEEKEND FIXTURES
Date Kick-off time (UK) Fixture
16/08/2024 20:00 Manchester United v Fulham
17/08/2024 12:30 Ipswich Town v Liverpool
17/08/2024 15:00 Arsenal v Wolves
17/08/2024 15:00 Everton v Brighton
17/08/2024 15:00 Newcastle United v Southampton
17/08/2024 15:00 Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth
17/08/2024 17:30 West Ham United v Aston Villa
18/08/2024 14:00 Brentford v Crystal Palace
18/08/2024 16:30 Chelsea v Manchester City
19/08/2024 20:00 Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur
PREMIER LEAGUE 2024-25 FINAL DAY FIXTURES
Date Kick-off time (UK) Fixture
25/05/2025 16:00 Bournemouth v Leicester City
25/05/2025 16:00 Fulham v Manchester City
25/05/2025 16:00 Ipswich Town v West Ham United
25/05/2025 16:00 Liverpool v Crystal Palace
25/05/2025 16:00 Manchester United v Aston Villa
25/05/2025 16:00 Newcastle United v
Everton
25/05/2025 16:00 Nottingham Forest
Chelsea
25/05/2025 16:00 Southampton v Arsenal
25/05/2025 16:00 Tottenham Hotspur
Brighton
25/05/2025 16:00 Wolves v Brentford
PREMIER LEAGUE 2024-25 KEY DATES & DERBIES
The first north London derby of the season (with dates and times subject to change due to TV scheduling) is due to take place on September 14, as Arsenal visit Tottenham, with the return date at Emirates Stadium pencilled in for January 14. The Merseyside derbies between Liverpool and Everton, with the first taking place at Goodison Park, are on the calendar for December 7 and April 2.
City and United will lock horns on December 14 – at the Etihad – and April 5, while Nottingham Forest and Leicester will rekindle their East Midlands rivalry on October 26 at the King Power Stadium and May 10 at the City Ground.
Arsenal’s first clash with City arrives early, on September 21, and Liverpool entertain old adversaries Manchester United on August 31. Chelsea go to Anfield on October 19 and Old Trafford a few weeks later on November 2.
The busy festive period always gets supporters excited, and this season will see Chelsea face west London neighbours Fulham on Boxing Day. Elsewhere, Ipswich are due at Arsenal, Everton go to Manchester City, United travel to Wolves, Liverpool entertain Leicester and Newcastle lock horns with Aston Villa.
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