Mikel Arteta is hoping to lead Arsenal to Premier League glory this season (Image: Getty Images)
Arsenal have been handed their fixture list for the 2025-26 Premier League season, revealing a challenging start to their campaign. The Gunners will kick off their season with a daunting trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on August 17, under the presumption that the Red Devils will be significantly stronger than last season.
Their first match at home will be against newly-promoted Leeds United the following week. This is swiftly followed by a tantalising journey to Anfield to take on reigning champions Liverpool, before facing three more teams who finished in the top 10 last season, including Champions League rivals Nottingham Forest, Manchester City and Newcastle. The eagerly-awaited first north London derby of the season against Spurs is scheduled for November 22 at home - subject to TV selection - with an away game against Chelsea next on the agenda.
Interestingly, there is no Boxing Day match for Arsenal this year as it currently stands, with a home game against Brighton pencilled in for December 27, unless Sky Sports decides to move it from Saturday to Friday 26th. The New Year also presents a stern test for the Gunners, with fixtures against Liverpool, Forest and Man Utd all lined up between 7 and 24 January.
Arsenal are set for a London double-header in mid-February, with an away game against Spurs and a home match against Chelsea on the 21st and 28th of February respectively. Meanwhile, former title rivals City await at the Etihad on April 18.
The Gunners will be hoping to remain in the title race as the season reaches its climax. Arteta's team face Burnley in their final home game of the season before wrapping up the campaign against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
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