Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool will kick off the 2025-26 campaign on Friday evening, with Arne Slot's side welcoming Bournemouth to Anfield.
There are five matches on Saturday, including Aston Villa against Newcastle United in the early start, while Tottenham Hotspur will host Burnley before Manchester City head to Molineux to tackle Wolverhampton Wanderers in the late kickoff.
On Sunday, there are three matches in total, including a blockbuster of a contest at Old Trafford, with Manchester United welcoming old enemies Arsenal.
Chelsea will host Crystal Palace on the same afternoon, with Nottingham Forest also in action against Brentford, before gameweek one concludes on Monday night, with newly-promoted Leeds United welcoming Everton to Elland Road for what should be a fascinating affair.
In the first set of fixtures, Sports Mole are facing off against singer Georgia, who is a Man United fan.
Read on to discover Georgia's and our predictions for gameweek one of the 2025-26 campaign.
Friday, 8pm
Liverpool's Florian Wirtz on August 10, 2025
Georgia: Liverpool 1-2 Bournemouth
Sports Mole: Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth
Liverpool and Bournemouth fans can empathise over one aspect of their teams on Friday night - a shortage of centre-backs - and the opening game of the season certainly has goal-fest potential.
However, while we do not have faith in Slot's defence to come out unscathed, the Dutchman's new-look attack should run the Cherries backline ragged as the champions kick off their defence on a high.
Saturday, 12.30pm
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates with Morgan Rogers on April 12, 2025
Georgia: Aston Villa 3-2 Newcastle
Sports Mole: Aston Villa 2-1 Newcastle
Closely matched - both in ability and ambition - these teams should play out another entertaining contest, in keeping with recent league meetings. Villa's brilliant home record and Newcastle's pre-season woes must tilt the balance in favour of the hosts, who will win by a single goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Fulham
Saturday, 3pm
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma pictured in March 2025
Georgia: Brighton 1-0 Fulham
Sports Mole: Brighton vs. Fulham - to follow
Saturday, 3pm
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris prior to kick-off against Millwall, on November 23, 2024
Georgia: Sunderland 2-0 West Ham
Sports Mole: Sunderland vs. West Ham - to follow
Saturday, 3pm
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank pictured on August 13, 2025
Georgia: Tottenham 0-1 Burnley
Sports Mole: Tottenham 1-0 Burnley
Burnley's astonishing defensive feats in the Championship may not be a precursor for their Premier League rearguard feats, although the Clarets held their own against Lazio in their final pre-season friendly.
Midweek fatigue will also work against the Lilywhites, but we still have faith in Frank's men to break through eventually and make the perfect start, even if it may not be pretty.
Saturday, 5.30pm
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 9, 2025
Georgia: Wolves 1-3 Man City
Sports Mole: Wolves 1-2 Man City
Man City did the double over Wolves last season, winning both matches by a one-goal margin, and this weekend’s opening fixture could be another closely-contested battle.
However, the Citizens will be regarded as favourites to come out on top and should have enough quality to outscore an Old Gold outfit who conceded the fourth-most league goals last season (69).
Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace
Sunday, 2pm
Chelsea's Joao Pedro in action against AC Milan on August 10, 2025
Georgia: Chelsea 2-3 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole: Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace - to follow
Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford
Sunday, 4pm
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured on July 19, 2025
Georgia: Forest 2-0 Brentford
Sports Mole: Forest vs. Brentford - to follow
Manchester United vs. Arsenal
Sunday, 4pm
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on July 19, 2025
Georgia: Man United 1-0 Arsenal
Sports Mole: Man United vs. Arsenal - to follow
Leeds United vs. Everton
Monday, 8pm
Everton manager David Moyes on July 15, 2025
Georgia: Leeds 1-0 Everton
Sports Mole: Leeds vs. Everton - to follow
Georgia Q&A
Press shot of Georgia
How did you come to support Man United and what are your favourite memories from your time as a fan?
Georgia: I came to support Manchester United because when I was a kid my parents sat me down to watch the Champions League final when they won the treble in 1999. I never felt connected to a London team so, from that day, on Manchester United became my team! I've never looked back, even through these tough times.
Who have been your favourite five players for Man United?
Georgia: Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Roy Keane, Jaap Stam, Ryan Giggs
What's going on with you at the moment?
Georgia: I'm in the middle of releasing some special singles and currently in the studio working on my next record. Also I’m playing some secret shows here and there. I love and cherish this time when Im in the studio as I can be at my most creative. It also means I can watch a lot of football!
'Wanna Play’ by Georgia is available to stream now.
You can follow Georgia on Instagram and X.
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