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We now have an idea of what the 2024-25 season will look like and our appetite for the new campaign has only grown.


For now, it's back to Euro 2024, where England are desperate to win their first major trophy since 1966, although Gareth Southgate's side will have to improve upon Sunday's performance against Serbia.







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Ultimate guide to every club's fixtures

Before we head off, have a scroll through the article below, click on the relevant club name, and you'll find every match of their 2024-25 campaign.


It promises to be yet another season full of drama, excitement and anguish and Mail Sport will have you covered every step of the way.





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Fast start needed for Arsenal

While they start with a home game against Wolves, a clash Arsenal will expect to win, the seriousness of their season quickly hots up.


After clashes with Aston Villa and Brighton, two teams not to be taken lightly, Mikel Arteta's side face Tottenham and Man City away in successive weeks.


The Gunners will be desperate to challenge Man City again and this time pip them to the title, making this brutal start all the more pivotal.


A few early wins would really get everyone believing on the red side of north London.















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Potential nightmare month for Chelsea

This is definitely not an ideal situation for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea next season.


A major test for the Italian will be balancing his side's European commitments with their desire to get back into the top four.


However, they are boosted by the fact that there are only six games in the Conference League 'League stage' as supposed to eight in both the Champions League and Europa League.















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Final day fixtures

It might be 11 months away, but that doesn't stop us already getting excited about the drama that could be thrown up on the final day.


In a different set-up to recent years, both Man City and Arsenal will be away on the final day of the season, with the culmination of top flight campaigns usually marked by images of Pep Guardiola's side celebrating on the pitch at the Etihad.


They will travel to Fulham next season, while the Gunners face Southampton at St Mary's.


But how do the rest of the fixtures look?





25/05/2025 16:00 A.F.C. 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 v Chelsea


25/05/2025 16:00 Southampton v Arsenal


25/05/2025 16:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton


25/05/2025 16:00 Wolverhampton v Brentford








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ICYMI: Man United begin at Old Trafford AGAIN

Although supporters will often assume names have been pulled out of a hat, or perhaps that data has a very specific vendetta against their club, there's method to the madness of compiling fixtures.


But that doesn't stop quirky statistics occuring, with Man United's home clash against Fulham set to be the eighth consecutive season in which they have started at Old Trafford.


Their last away game on the opening weekend was all the way back in 2016.


On that occasion, Juan Mata, Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored as the Red Devils beat Bournemouth 3-1 on the south coast.















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Tottenham fixtures: Early derby but favourable run-in

Tottenham will have to wait just four games to take on Arsenal next season in the Premier League.


Spurs learnt they will face Leicester away from home in their first game of the new campaign, with the Arsenal match, also at home, currently scheduled for September 14.


However, Ange Postecoglou's side have been given a favourable run-in and will end the season at home for the first time in six years with a match against Brighton, while they also take on the likes of Southampton, Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace in April and May.


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Tottenham Fixtures Premier League 2024-25: Spurs face Arsenal early on

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Opening weekend specialists

Best points-per-match record on the opening weekend, you'll never sing that...


Not quite sure if that one will catch on but still an impressive stat from Chelsea and wouldn't Enzo Maresca love to get his tenure off to the best possible start.

















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Cheap petrol money for West Ham!

We've mentioned all morning about the various bizarre quirks the fixture computer throws up, but what about this one?


West Ham, now under the tutelage of former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui, don't play outside of London until November.


A consequence of having seven London teams in the Premier League, but an interesting result anyhow.


At least Hammers supporters will save on petrol money in the first few months of the campaign.

















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Who has the hardest start?

With the fixtures now finally out, fans have been scrambling take a closer look at how their side's fortunes might play out.


But while all supporters are likely to believe their team has the toughest start in just two months time, one club has managed to, on the face of it, skirt danger in their opening five fixtures, according to Opta's supercomputer.


But who has the hardest?


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Every Premier League club's start to season's difficulty ranked

But while all supporters are likely to believe their team has the toughest start in just two months time, one club has managed to, on the face of it, skirt danger in their opening five fixtures.

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10 key Premier League games

Now the fixtures have been released, there are a number of games that immediately jump off the page.


Man City will be aiming to win their fifth straight title, but they have not had things all their own way in recent years, with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool giving them a run for their money.


Manchester United and Chelsea will also be looking to get back into the mix after disappointing domestic campaigns last term, while all eyes will be on Aston Villa as they look to prove that finishing fourth in 2023-24 was no fluke.


Below, Mail Sport has picked out 10 fixtures that will shape the 2024-25 season...





10 Premier League games to shape the 2024-25 season

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FPL assets

We mentioned it earlier that one team's early fixtures may encourage punters to invest in certain FPL assets from the start as they look to make waves in their respective leagues.


Could that be the case with Cole Palmer? The Man City academy product was one of the stars of last season and after that tricky opening game against his former club, Enzo Maresca's side will be happy with their relatively straightforward run.


A return of 22 goals and 11 assists in 34 Premier League games will be tough to match, but you wouldn't put it past Palmer.















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A tough task for Chelsea

We already know how difficult any game against Man City is, let alone in your first game managing a new team - as will be the case for Enzo Maresca.


But Chelsea will also be up against history when they take on the team who have won the past four Premier League titles.


However, given the last instance of the Blues facing the reigning champions happened 53 years ago, perhaps they shouldn't be too worried.

















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Poetic symmetry for Ipswich

22 years after their last Premier League match, Ipswich are back, and in a bizarre quirk of the fixture schedule, Kieran McKenna's side will face Liverpool, the team they played when they were relegated all those years ago.


That relegation in 2001-02 came after a memorable fifth placed finish the season before which secured them a spot in what was then called the UEFA Cup.


But, despite the European adventure, George Burley's side unfortunately couldn't avoid the drop as they ended four points from safety.


For Ipswich's sake, let's hope this time around against Liverpool brings better memories than the last league clash.
















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Chelsea fixtures: Baptism of fire for Maresca

We all know about Chelsea's opening day showdown against Enzo Maresca's former Man City colleague Pep Guardiola, but what else has the fixture computer thrown out for the Blues?


Following the baptism of fire, Chelsea have a comparatively straightforward run of fixtures, but they must then navigate a testing October and November, clashing with a number of Big Six opponents hand-in-hand with a potential Europa Conference League run.


The west London side will then attempt to get themselves in pole position for a top-four spot at the end of the season by overcoming tricky opponents including Liverpool and Manchester United - before ending their campaign on the road against Nottingham Forest.


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Chelsea Fixtures Premier League 2024-25: Maresca handed tough start

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Man United begin at Old Trafford AGAIN

Although supporters will often assume names have been pulled out of a hat, or perhaps that data has a very specific vendetta against their club, there's method to the madness of compiling fixtures.


But that doesn't stop quirky statistics occuring, with Man United's home clash against Fulham set to be the eighth consecutive season in which they have started at Old Trafford.


Their last away game on the opening weekend was all the way back in 2016.


On that occasion, Juan Mata, Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored as the Red Devils beat Bournemouth 3-1 on the south coast.

















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New heroes and new stars

The arrival of another campaign bring with it fresh storylines, new heroes and unexpected shocks, and 2024-25 is unlikely to be any different.


We're yet to see too much movement in the transfer market thus far, but back in 2016 a Liverpool recruit by the name of Sadio Mane announced himself in fine fashion.


Mane's debut goal was the first of 120 he would net for the Reds and on that day it helped Jurgen Klopp's side to a dramatic 4-3 win over Arsenal in one of many opening day classics from the Premier League era.















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Ominous stat for Southampton

Newly-promoted Southampton begin their campaign with a long trip to face Newcastle.


Russell Martin did brilliantly to guide the Saints back to the top flight at the first time of asking via the play-offs, but he will have his work cut out if this statistic is anything to go by.


But records are there to be broken after all...

















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The next opening day classic?

Let's hope for a similar amount of drama to the equivalent fixture last season...















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Man City fixtures - Dream run-in but brutal February for Guardiola's side

Manchester City have received a dream run-in for the 2024-25 season as they bid to win a fifth Premier League title in a row.


City face fierce rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on April 5, and that represents their final game against a 'Big Six' club.


In fact, United are the only member of the 'Big Six' that the defending champions will face after February.


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Man City low-down: Defending champions handed dream run-in

City face fierce rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on April 5, and that represents their final game against a 'Big Six' club.

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Liverpool fixtures - Slot looks to follow in Klopp footsteps

Arne Slot will begin his reign as Liverpool manager with an eye-catching trip to Portman Road to face newly-promoted Ipswich Town.


The Dutchman has the unenviable task of following legendary former boss Jurgen Klopp, who brought an end to a successful nine-year spell on Merseyside at the end of the last campaign.


The fixture list has been relatively kind to the new manager, who will face only one other big-six side in his first seven domestic matches. That clash sees the Reds take on rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford and a meeting against his compatriot Erik ten Hag.


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Reds start with daunting away trips to Portman Road and Old Trafford

Slot has the unenviable task of following legendary former boss Jurgen Klopp , who brought an end to a successful nine-year spell on Merseyside at the end of the last campaign.

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Tis the season!

Will your side feature at home during the festive period? The Boxing Day fixtures are some of the most anticipated in the calendar - or a creative way to have a new Christmas argument, if your glass is half-empty - so take a look and see if you've lucked out.


26/12/2024 15:00 A.F.C. Bournemouth v Crystal Palace


26/12/2024 15:00 Arsenal v Ipswich Town


26/12/2024 15:00 Brighton v Brentford


26/12/2024 15:00 Chelsea v Fulham


26/12/2024 15:00 Liverpool v Leicester City


26/12/2024 15:00 Manchester City v Everton


26/12/2024 15:00 Newcastle United v Aston Villa


26/12/2024 15:00 Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur


26/12/2024 15:00 Southampton v West Ham United


26/12/2024 15:00 Wolverhampton v Manchester United








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Excitement in Ipswich

It's a pretty brutal start for Ipswich who travel to Man City after their opening day clash against Liverpool.


But it's a mood of excitement rather than fear at Portman Road as the Tractor Boys can now finally plan their return to the Premier League after 22 years away.


It will be tough, but as Kieran McKenna's side have proved over the past two seasons, they are not a team to be written off!















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Everton's Goodison Park farewell

















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Arsenal fixtures - Tricky start for Gunners as they look to finally pip Man City

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal will have to make a very fast start to the 2024-25 campaign, with trips to Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester City within their first five games.


The Gunners pushed City until the final day of the campaign last term, and although they went unbeaten against Pep Guardiola's side, the prospect of a clash between the title front-runners so early will have fans eagerly waiting in anticipation.


The Gunners host bitter rivals Spurs on January 14, while City travel to the Emirates on February 1, before Arteta and Co take on Liverpoool and Newcastle in their final three games in a tricky end to the season.


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Arsenal Fixtures Premier League 2024-25

The Gunners host bitter rivals Spurs on January 14, while City travel to the Emirates on February 1, before Arsenal take on Liverpool and Newcastle in their final three games in a tricky end to the season.

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Man United fixtures - favourable start but tough festive period

Manchester United have been handed a favourable start to the 2024-2025 Premier League campaign, facing Fulham - who finished in 13th place last season - at Old Trafford in their opening game. But, it's the Christmas period that will concern fans.


Despite a disappointing Premier League and European campaign last season, Ten Hag's side managed to beat their local rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup to finish the 2023-2024 campaign with some silverware.


However, the United fans will be expecting more from the Dutch manager and his side during the 2024-2025 campaign - with the Red Devils set to face the Cottagers in their opening game of the season.


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Man United low-down: Ten Hag's second chance begins against Fulham

Man United have been handed a favourable start to the 2024-2025 Premier League campaign, facing Fulham - who finished in 13th place last season - at Old Trafford in their opening game.

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Last game at Goodison Park

It promises to be an emotional season for Everton as they prepare for their final campaign at Goodison Park before moving to their state-of-the-art new venue at Bramley-Moore Dock.


Goodison Park remains one of the last few proper football grounds in the country, nestled right within its community, although it has seen better days.


When Everton are on form, few stadiums roar (and shake) as loudly as the Grand Old Lady.


On the penultimate weekend of the campaign, Everton's final home game takes place, with Sean Dyche's side set to take on Southampton.


That will surely be a day full of fervour and passion as Toffees supporters try to give their famous old ground the best possible send off.













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How does your team's start look?

In what promises to be a highly competitive Premier League, every team will be desperate to get off to the best possible start.


It looks set to be a tough start for Arsenal, but incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot will be pleasantly surpised to see how things are looking.


Take a look at each club's first five fixtures of 2024/25 below...















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Full lowdown of the opening weekend

Everything you need to know about the Premier League's opening weekend can be found below, with five games set to be shown on TV.


Things get going on the Friday night at Old Trafford and run all the way until Monday evening at the King Power.


Read the full story...





Premier League 2024-25 fixtures RELEASED: Man Utd open season at home

The schedule for the 2024-25 Premier League season has been released, with Manchester United opening the new campaign against Fulham at Old Trafford.

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Big Six match-ups

With Chelsea taking on Man City on the opening weekend, here are more dates for your diary with regards to the biggest games in the Premier League.


Arsenal's clashes with City on September 21 and February 1 could prove to be decisive, while the Gunners face both Tottenham and City away in the first month alone.


Elsewhere, Chelsea face Man United on the penultimate weekend in what will be the Red Devils' final home game of the season.





BIG SIX FIXTURES: Man City and Chelsea will do battle in season opener

Manchester City will then have the space of a month to wait out their next Big Six opponents, last season's title rivals Arsenal, who will travel to the Etihad on September 21.

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Fairytale start for Ipswich

It doesn't get much bigger than this for Kieran McKenna's side.


The atmosphere at Portman Road will be absolutely electric!















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The master against the apprentice (X2)

Stamford Bridge, Sunday August 18th, you don't want to miss it.


Enzo Maresca is faced with the toughest possible task to begin his Chelsea reign, but he will up against a familiar face on the touchline.


Dubbed 'Pep-Lite' in some circles, Maresca was Pep Guardiola's assistant during Man City's Treble-winning season, which came after a stint in charge of their Elite Development Squad from 2020 to 2021.


It will no doubt be a game for the football purists and is likely to be dubbed master vs apprentice, something that Guardiola's clashes with Mikel Arteta have also been labelled in recent times.













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Key games to look out for on the opening weekend

16/08/2024 20:00 Manchester United v Fulham


17/08/2024 15:00 Arsenal v Wolverhampton


17/08/2024 15:00 Everton v Brighton


17/08/2024 12:30 Ipswich Town v Liverpool


17/08/2024 15:00 Newcastle United v Southampton


17/08/2024 15:00 Nottingham Forest v A.F.C. 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


It promises to be another enthralling Premier League season and that will start in just under two months time.


Manchester United will kick off the campaign for us, with Erik ten Hag's second chance beginning with a home game against Fulham.


Newly-promoted Ipswich Town have a hugely exciting opening game at Portman Road against Liverpool, while Leicester hosts Tottenham and Southampton make the long trip to Newcastle.


But there is the no doubt the standout game will be Chelsea's clash against Manchester City at 4:30PM on the Sunday afternoon.








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YOUR CLUB-BY-CLUB GUIDE TO ALL THE PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES

Have a scroll through the article, click on the relevant club name, and you'll find every match of their 2024-25 campaign.





Premier League 2024-25 fixtures revealed: Find out your team's games

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And HERE THEY are

The fixtures are out!


And what an opening weekend line-up we have in store...















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Under five minutes to go...

Who will your team get?


When I tried this fun little game, I ended up with Brighton vs Man United.


A tricky hunting ground for United down the years, although they did secure an impressive 2-0 win there on the final day last season, a result that no doubt helped Erik ten Hag to keep his job.


We'll have the fixtures for you in TWO minutes.















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Opening day clashes down the years

More opening day memories now and this slightly scrappy, but important goal from Marc Albrighton helped to start Leicester's stunning 2015-16 campaign that saw them improbably win the Premier League.


Having survived by virtue of a Great Escape the previous season, the Foxes raced out of the blocks with a thumping 4-2 victory over Sunderland at the King Power Stadium.


Goals from Albrighton, Riyad Mahrez (two) and Jamie Vardy were enough on a scorching summer's day.


Leicester are set to return to the promised land after winning the Championship title last season, although they are yet to appoint a replacement for Chelsea-bound Enzo Maresca.















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15 MINUTE WARNING

Let us know in the comments who you want to see up first for your team...








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A memorable opening weekend moment

Back in 1996, a certain David Beckham continued to announce himself as one of the stars of his generation in what was his second full campaign as a Man United first teamer.


Goals from Eric Cantona and Dennis Irwin had United ahead against Wimbledon, but it was Beckham who stole the show with this stunning strike...















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Ominous signs for Chelsea's opening weekend opponents

Best points-per-match record on the opening weekend, you'll never sing that...


Not quite sure if that one will catch on but still an impressive stat from Chelsea and wouldn't Enzo Maresca love to get his tenure off to the best possible start.















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Dates to contend with - Don't forget Chelsea!

While we've already covered the Champions League and Europa League fixtures for Premier League teams, we can't ignore Chelsea who will be in the Europa Conference League for the first time next season.


Although they finished sixth in the top flight, Man United's FA Cup triumph meant Enzo Maresca's side were effectively relegated to Europe's third tier club competition.


The dates for this tournament aren't finalised yet, but the Blues are set to start in the play-off round stage, where victory over a two-legged tie would secure their spot in the league stage.


Those play-off fixtures will take place on 22 and 29 August, the week after the Premier League season begins.













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Festive and winter schedule

Chelsea's trip to Wolves last season led to the Premier League being widely criticised due to the fact it was the first Christmas Eve fixture in 28 years, causing a nightmare for travelling fans.


The top flight have confirmed no game will take place on that day this time around, while they have also promised that arrangements will be made to allow more rest time over three of the festive match rounds.


As a result, no club will play within 60 hours of another match.


Elsewhere, the mid-season winter break has also been removed from the calendar to allow a mid-August start date, which should ensure players receive a consecutive three-week summer break.


This is something that was recommended by medical and technical experts, who claim a longer period of complete rest in the summer is better for kaikoslot player welfare than a short break in the winter.













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What else is on today?

We're now under 45 minutes until the Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season are released.


But that's not all the big football action that's taking place today, with the group stage of Euro 2024 continuing to cause plenty of excitement and drama out in Germany.


This afternoon Group F gets underway as Turkey face tournament debutants Georgia at 5PM.


Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, one of the favourites for glory, then take on Czechia at 8PM and it promises to be another fascinating day of action.













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New managers on the block

A new season brings new faces and new heroes to the Premier League and the 2024-25 campaign will be no different.


Along with Kieran McKenna of Ipswich and Southampton's Russell Martin managing in the top flight for the first time, there has been plenty of movement in the dugout elsewhere.


Arne Slot will attempt to fill the huge Jurgen Klopp-shaped hole at Liverpool, while Enzo Maresca was prized away from Leicester by Chelsea, leaving the Foxes still searching for a new manager.


Elsewhere, former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has replaced David Moyes at West Ham, while Brighton have appointed US-born German coach Fabian Hurzeler, who is just 31 and becomes the youngest ever full-time boss of a Premier League team.


That quartet will keeping a keen eye on the schedule this morning.



















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ONE HOUR AWAY

The excitement is only rising across the country as we prepare to find out the 2024-25 Premier League fixtures.


Joining Ipswich in getting promoted from the Championship are Southampton and Leicester, with the Saints going up through the play-offs after just one season away from the top flight.


They'll be hoping for a better outcome than their last Premier League season in 2022-23, when they went through three managers and finished rock bottom with just 25 points, 11 adrift of safety.















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How are the fixtures complied?

Whilst on a particularly bad day, a supporter might either assume names have been pulled out of a hat, or perhaps that data has a very specific vendetta against their club, there's method to the madness.


Before preparing the schedule, the Premier League looks at a number of different variables, including security issues around clubs hosting matches in the same cities or any particular dates clubs don't want to play at home.


Then there are rules to be followed: clubs can't play more than two games at home on the trot, and they cannot play two matches away or at home to close off their campaign.


But as we all know, fixtures - particularly in the latter half of the season - can be subject to the odd reshuffle, as things sharpen up in Europe, broadcasting concerns are taken into consideration, as are any unprecedented turns of events.


The Premier League also insist that travel issues are taken into account, through minimising travel on Bank Holidays, while the top light are keen to avoid 'pinch points' on the rail and road network during gameweeks.
















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Dates to contend with - Europa League edition

As with those teams in the Champions League, fans of Manchester United and Tottenham will be keen to see which Premier League fixtures take place around their Europa League campaigns.


Like its sister competition, the Europa League will take the form of an expanded 36-team tournament next season, where each side faces eight games in the newly-named League stage.


As normal, they will run on a similar timetable to the Champions League, although the Europa League proper kicks off a week later.


Matchday 1: 25/26 September 2024 Matchday 2: 3 October 2024 Matchday 3: 24 October 2024 Matchday 4: 7 November 2024 Matchday 5: 28 November 2024 Matchday 6: 12 December 2024 Matchday 7: 23 January 2025 Matchday 8: 30 January 2025











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Excitement at Portman Road

22 years after their last season in the Premier League, Ipswich Town are back after a stunning rise over the past two seasons which saw them earn back-to-back promotions.


If it was yet to sink in for the Tractor Boys that they are back in the big time, it sure will today when they find out their schedule for next season.


Boss Kieran McKenna was linked with jobs at Brighton, Chelsea and Man United but the Northern Irishman signed a new four-year deal last month in a major boost to the club.















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Fixtures that could define the season

As ever, fans will be keen to know when they will be taking on their arch-rivals in derby clashes, but there are likely to be a few games which define the Premier League season.


It's hard to look past Arsenal's matches against Man City, with Mikel Arteta's side pushing the reigning champions the closest over the past two seasons.


However, their encounters have generally been tight affairs with March's showdown ending in a cagey 0-0 draw.


You can catch up with highlights from that game below...













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Other key cup dates

Along with European action, there will also be the small matter of domestic cups to deal with for teams.


Premier League sides enter the Carabao Cup in either the second or third round, depending on whether or not they have European commitments, while they join the FA Cup from the third round onwards.


The exact schedule for the Carabao Cup is yet to be confirmed, although the EFL have confirmed it will start in mid August.


Last year's second round ties took place on the w/c August 28 before the third round clashes were on the w/c September 25.


The FA Cup is simpler, with the third round scheduled over the weekend of January 11 and 12.













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Dates to contend with - Champions League edition

Fans of Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa will be keen to see which fixtures take place around their Champions League campaigns this year.


We're set to see a new, 36-team expanded Champions League format, with each competing team facing eight group stage clashes, as supposed to the usual six, although it will be known as the league stage this time around.


Those European matchdays start in September and run through until the end of January, from when the knockout stages commence.


Matchday 1: 17-19 September 2024 Matchday 2: 1/2 October 2024 Matchday 3: 22/23 October 2024 Matchday 4: 5/6 November 2024 Matchday 5: 26/27 November 2024 Matchday 6: 10/11 December 2024 Matchday 7: 21/22 January 2025 Matchday 8: 29 January 2025
















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Who's on your FPL watchlist for the new campaign?

Although we are still two months away from kick off, a new season no doubt brings attention to a new year of hopes and expecations for FPL.


Could one team's early fixtures encourage you to invest in certain assets from the start or might it put you off?


The likes of Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, and of course Erling Haaland were some of the biggest points scorers last time and fans will be expecting similar returns this time around.

















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The key dates

Time to get your diaries out and pencil in these important dates for the 2024-25 campaign.


Opening weekend - August 17, 2024


Final weekend - May 25, 2025


In total, there will be 33 weekends of actions, four midweek rounds and one Bank Holiday matchweek








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How does it all work?

The Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season will be announced at 9AM this morning.


In the meantime, we'll be bringing you all the build-up and then reaction to the announcement as fans from across the country can start to plan in earnest for a new campaign of hope, excitement and expectation.


With Euro 2024, the season doesn't begin until August 17, slightly later than last season's August 11 start, giving players an extra week of well-deserved rest.



















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Good Morning

It's the day you've all been waiting for!


It might be slightly hidden among the festival of football that is Euro 2024, but today is the day the Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season are released.


The confetti on Man City's fourth successive top flight title has barely been swept up but Pep Guardiola's side - and the 19 other teams - will find out their fates and schedules for next season today!















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ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which 4/10 big-name player was 'petulant and pedestrian'? Who is the star of the past who's lucky to still be in the team? And what about the top scorer of a bad bunch on 7/10?

Roy Keane names the one England player with 'X-factor' after drab draw with Slovenia... as he admits he's 'always excited to watch' the 'amazing' Three Lions star

Cricket's integrity has been TRASHED as India receive helping hand for their T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

England look like a mixture of a team that is scared to death and tired out, writes OLIVER HOLT after a dire draw with Slovenia that was worthy of a stream of more four-letter words

Netherlands 2-3 Austria: Marcel Sabitzer's winner sees Ralf Rangnick's side edge Euro 2024 five-goal thriller - with beaten Oranje now on a collision course with England in the last 16

Gareth Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as Three Lions supporters turn on boss despite winning Euro 2024 group

Phil Foden MUST be given the chance to call England's tune from the middle of the pitch, writes SAMI MOKBEL… he made things happen in a much improved performance

Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers in talks over move to PAOK Salonika as Ibrox squad rebuild gathers pace

Anthony Joshua set to land chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion against Daniel Dubois on September 21... as Oleksandr Usyk VACATES his IBF belt after taking rematch with Tyson Fury

Fury in England camp as yet another off-field drama threatens to overshadow Euros campaign: Kieran Trippier's wife posts cryptic message on eve of Slovenia game - as WAG war between Annie Kilner and Lauryn Goodman rumbles on

Michael Jordan enjoys boat ride in Ibiza with model wife Yvette Prieto as dapper NBA legend smokes a cigar while relaxing on vacation

Pop legend Robbie Williams wears his AFL jersey to see if he still gets recognised in London - with some very surprising results

Bruised and swollen Hungary player Barnabas Varga is pictured for the first time since his face was broken in clash with Scotland keeper, as his girlfriend and team-mates visit him in hospital

Travis Kelce reveals what made him fall for Taylor Swift as he gushes over romance with pop star: 'That's my lady'

England are THROUGH to Euro 2024 knockout stages after Albania were beaten by Spain... and here's why

Kieran Trippier's wife Charlotte posts cryptic message and 'unfollows him' on Instagram on eve of England's final Euros group game

Has Conor McGregor found 'Hawk Tuah' girl? UFC icon follows account fans believe is viral sensation

Footy star at centre of 'kissing' row with TV presenter Abbey Holmes makes relationship announcement

Transgender sprinter vows to 'take all the records' in indoor races after storming the NCAA in women's event

Olivia Dunne responds to 'Hawk Tuah' comments under her bikini pictures with MLB boyfriend Paul Skenes

Brutal moment cage fighter proposes to his girlfriend just after losing a fight and she says NO - then makes a shocking claim about their romance

England are through to the Euro 2024 knockouts but they could face old foes GERMANY if they don't beat Slovenia - and here's how a complicated formula will decide their opponents if they win

Hungary star Barnabas Varga's doctor provides an update on his condition as he faces surgery today to fix multiple broken bones after horror collision while his beautician wife watched on

Sika Anoa'i dead at 79: WWE Hall of Famer and father of Roman Reigns passes away as tributes pour in

Cheating storm erupts as Australia are knocked out of the T20 World Cup thanks to Afghanistan's dramatic win over Bangladesh

Now Gary Lineker takes aim at Gareth Southgate for 'hanging Trent Alexander-Arnold out to dry', as he's set to be the only England player AXED for today's final group game over failed 'experiment'

John Force, 75, remains in intensive care after his car EXPLODED following 300mph crash at Virginia NHRA event

Gary Lineker reveals the phone call he received prematurely announcing Alan Hansen's death - before his old colleague, 69, recovered from serious illness to be discharged from hospital

It's a new dawn at Liverpool as Arne Slot runs the rule over his squad this summer and several fringe players could be shown the door... but who are the youngsters and bit-part first teamers that might make way?

How Italy's Euro saviour was part of a love triangle that threatened to split the team: Mattia Zaccagni married influencer ex-girlfriend of his team-mate, who jokes their baby is his but has now been axed

Surprise medical reason why women are BANNED from Europe's fastest waterslide  - but fearless Australian sports star defies rules anyway

A SECOND Edmonton Oilers fan flashes boobs after Kait Flynn signed a Playboy deal following viral NHL video

Luka Modric poses for the 'unhappiest player of the match award ever' only minutes after Italy's last gasp equaliser leaves Croatia on the brink of Euro 2024 elimination - before dropping major retirement hint

Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo jet off for their wedding on Rhode Island as 49ers WAG gushes over romantic private plane... with their dog Oliver on board!

England handed favourable knockout path despite dismal draw with Slovenia as they avoid Germany, France, Spain and Portugal

I went to find the great Jim Clark's final resting place but the neglected site feels like an insult, writes OLIVER HOLT

Travis Kelce reveals what ruined his first Christmas with Taylor Swift

Gary Neville names his BIZARRE much-changed England team, with Trent Alexander-Arnold kept in, Bukayo Saka left 'not happy', Phil Foden's position changed and an alien role for Kyle Walker

Edmonton Oilers fan who flashed her boobs joins PLAYBOY as she cashes in on newfound fame after viral video

Andy Murray's mum Judy takes aim at 'someone you thought you could trust' for LEAKING 'private medical details' about his spinal cyst operation - and hints he may yet play at Wimbledon

Heartwarming moment Jason Kelce sneaks up and surprises shocked young Eagles fan on way into Taylor Swift show in London

Travis Kelce throws shade at Taylor Swift's exes Joe Alwyn and Jake Gyllenhaal in awkward podcast discussion about her song 'Karma'

Cody Simpson shares heartbreaking photo as pop star returns to music and drinks beer alone after Olympics agony

Declan Rice offers surprising response to James McClean after England star was described as 'overrated'... as he points out reason why the Ireland international might be 'bitter'

Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr announces his son DeAndre committed suicide on Saturday in heartbreaking statement: 'Nothing is worth taking your own life'

Super Bowl champion calls Bill Belichick, 72, a 'pig' for dating 23-year-old Jordon Hudson: 'It's disgusting'

Edmonton Oilers flasher gives topless Stanley Cup prediction while in the SHOWER ahead of Game 7 vs Panthers

Joe Kinnear's daughter says 'his football career killed him' as autopsy reveals the cause of his death at 77

Frank Lampard responds to Wayne Rooney's bizarre claims he was 'tucked into bed' by Chelsea's masseur while on England duty

Gary Lineker called out England's performance for precisely what it was. Whining Harry Kane's drivel is the real issue here, writes IAN HERBERT

Erik ten Hag's new Man United contract is now 'almost agreed' - with Ruud van Nistelrooy lined up to join his backroom staff - after Sir Jim Ratcliffe decided NOT to sack him

Paul Scholes names the ONE England player who possesses the same ability as Rodri and Toni Kroos as he backs midfielder to get the best out of Phil Foden and unlock Gareth Southgate's attack

Croatia 1-1 Italy: Super-sub Mattia Zaccagni scores late equaliser to book Azzurri's place in the last-16 at Euro 2024... after Luka Modric scored just 32 seconds after his penalty miss

Conor Gallagher thought he wasn't good enough for Scotland (never mind England...) and overcame heart issues to thrive for Chelsea. Now he's the man to fix the Three Lions' midfield - and he's even got the Irish supporting him!