Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester’s giants are set for early battles that could decide the Premier League crown.
The 2025/26 Premier League season promises high drama, with early heavyweight clashes and fierce rivalries that could shape the title race.
Liverpool host Arsenal on 31 August in a high-octane encounter that could set the season’s tone. Two weeks later, Manchester City meet Manchester United in an early derby showdown on 14 September, while City’s clash with Liverpool on 8 November could prove pivotal in the title chase.
Arsenal face Tottenham in the North London derby on 22 November and again on 21 February, both with European places and pride at stake. Sunderland’s Premier League return is headlined by the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle on 13 December, with the rematch on 21 March potentially decisive in the relegation battle.
Honourable mentions include Liverpool vs Manchester United (18 October)