Arsenal begin their title defence at home to newly promoted Coventry City on August 22. The Premier League season starts on that date and finishes on May 30, after the calendar was pushed back by the World Cup. It is a straightforward opening assignment on paper, but it still sets the tone for Arsenal's first step as reigning 2025/26 champions.
Opening weekend brings the heavyweight fixtures
The opening weekend does not stop with Arsenal and Coventry. Manchester United go to Hull City, Manchester City face Bournemouth and Newcastle host Liverpool, which is the fixture that stands out most on the early list. Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-1 in the most recent meeting in the database, and there have been five recent meetings between the sides.
That is why hospitality sales are moving so quickly. Seat Unique is already selling premium packages for Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, while Sky is set to show at least 215 matches on Sky Sports. For fans planning ahead, the fixture list and the ticket push have arrived together.
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