Arsenal’s full fixture list for the 2025/26 Premier League season has been officially released — and Mikel Arteta’s side face a demanding start as they look to mount another serious title challenge.
The Gunners will open their campaign with a blockbuster clash away to Manchester United at Old Trafford on **Sunday, August 17**, in what promises to be a high-octane showdown to set the tone for the season. Arsenal’s first home game follows swiftly on **August 23**, with newly promoted Leeds United visiting the Emirates Stadium. A trip to Anfield on **August 30** to take on Liverpool rounds off a tough opening month.
### **Tough September Looms**
September offers no respite. Arsenal will host Nottingham Forest on **September 13** before two major tests — a home tie with defending champions Manchester City on **September 20** and a trip to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United on **September 27**. With three of last season’s top four opponents in the first six matches, the Gunners will need to hit the ground running.
### **London Clashes in October and November**
October will be slightly less intense, with fixtures against West Ham United (**October 4**), Fulham (**October 18**), and Crystal Palace (**October 25**) providing an opportunity to build momentum.
November, however, is explosive. Arsenal will travel to Burnley and Sunderland before hosting **Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates** on **November 22** for the first North London Derby of the season. That’s followed by a daunting trip to **Stamford Bridge** to face Chelsea on **November 29**.
### **Festive Fixtures and New Year Showdowns**
The festive period is packed, with six fixtures scheduled in December. Arsenal will play **Brentford (Dec 3)**, **Aston Villa (Dec 6)**, **Wolves (Dec 13)**, **Everton (Dec 20)**, **Brighton (Dec 27)**, and **Aston Villa again (Dec 30)** at home to close out 2025.
January begins with a trip to Bournemouth (**Jan 3**), followed by a crunch home tie with **Liverpool on January 7**. Matches against Nottingham Forest (**Jan 17**), Manchester United (**Jan 24**), and Leeds United (**Jan 31**) complete a busy first month of the year.
### **Key Derbies and Title-Deciding Clashes**
Arsenal will play **Tottenham away on February 21**, with **Chelsea visiting the Emirates a week later on February 28**, marking a crucial two-week stretch. The reverse fixture against Manchester City at the Etihad is set for **April 18**, potentially a title-defining match depending on how both sides fare.
The Gunners finish their campaign with matches against Fulham (**May 2**), West Ham (**May 9**), Burnley (**May 17**), and finally **Crystal Palace away on May 24**
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