EPL 2025/26 Fixtures: Liverpool Kick Off Title Defence Against Bournemouth at Anfield
The defending champions Liverpool will begin their title defence with a Friday night encounter against Bournemouth at Anfield.
Saturday’s fixtures feature Sunderland making their long-awaited return to England’s top flight, welcoming West Ham to the Stadium of Light for their first Premier League match in nearly a decade. The Black Cats will be eager to mark their comeback after last featuring in the division during the 2016-17 campaign.
The weekend’s other promoted clubs will also be in action, with Leeds United taking on Everton and Burnley squaring off against Tottenham Hotspur as they begin their respective Premier League journeys.
Sunday’s headline fixture promises to be a captivating encounter, with Arsenal making the trip to Manchester United’s iconic Old Trafford stadium under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta.
Friday, 15 August
Liverpool v Bournemouth (20:00)
Saturday, 16 August
Aston Villa v Newcastle United (12:30)
Brighton v Fulham (15:00)
Nottingham Forest v Brentford (15:00)
Sunderland v West Ham United (15:00)
Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley (15:00)
Wolves v Manchester City (17:30)
Sunday, 17 August
Chelsea v Crystal Palace (14:00)
Manchester United v Arsenal (16:30)
Monday, 18 August
Leeds United v Everton (20:00)
