Liverpool will kick off their English Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend. 

Arne Slot’s champions have the chance to secure the first points of the new season at Anfield as they launch the 2025-26 campaign, bidding for a record 21st English top-flight crown. 

Following the Bournemouth game Liverpool have tricky fixtures at Newcastle and at home to Mikel Arteta’s Gunners, runners-up for the past three seasons. 
Thomas Frank’s first match as Tottenham Hotspur boss will come on August 16 at home against newly promoted Burnley.