Friday, 16 August
- Manchester United v Fulham (20:00)
- The Premier League kicks off with a thrilling encounter as Manchester United hosts Fulham at Old Trafford. United will look to start their campaign strong against a Fulham side eager to make an impact.
Saturday, 17 August
- Ipswich Town v Liverpool (12:30)
- Newly promoted Ipswich Town faces a daunting challenge in their opening match against Liverpool. The Tractor Boys will aim to make their mark against Jurgen Klopp’s high-flying Reds.
- Arsenal v Wolverhampton (15:00)
- Arsenal takes on Wolverhampton at the Emirates Stadium. Both teams will be looking to set the tone for their seasons with a positive result.
- Everton v Brighton (15:00)
- Everton welcomes Brighton to Goodison Park. The Toffees, under new management, will be hoping to secure all three points against a resilient Brighton side.
- Newcastle United v Southampton (15:00)
- Newcastle United, fresh off a strong previous season, faces Southampton at St James’ Park. The Magpies will be aiming to continue their upward trajectory.
- Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth (15:00)
- Nottingham Forest meets Bournemouth at the City Ground. Both teams will be eager to avoid a slow start and secure vital points early on.
- West Ham United v Aston Villa (17:30)
- The day’s action concludes with West Ham United taking on Aston Villa at the London Stadium. This clash promises to be an exciting encounter as both sides look to build momentum.
Sunday, 18 August
- Brentford v Crystal Palace (14:00)
- Brentford hosts Crystal Palace in an intriguing London derby. Both teams will be looking to start their campaigns on a positive note.
- Chelsea v Manchester City (16:30)
- The defending champions, Manchester City, travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea. This marquee fixture will be a stern test for both sides as they look to assert their dominance early in the season.
Monday, 19 August
- Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur (20:00)
- The opening weekend concludes with Leicester City facing Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium. Both teams will be aiming to secure a strong start to their Premier League campaigns.
The opening weekend of the Premier League promises a feast of football with intriguing matchups and the potential for early-season drama. Fans will be eager to see how their teams fare as the new campaign gets underway.