Manchester United’s Premier League fixtures for the 2025/26 season have been announced, revealing how Ruben Amorim’s first full campaign will begin.
The big news is that we will start at home with an Old Trafford blockbuster against Arsenal, on Sunday 17 August in a 16:30 BST kick-off.
The TV selections for the opening weekend have already been made and our game will be shown live on Sky Sports.
United’s Premier League season will close with a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium on 24 May.
FIXTURE LIST IN FULL
17 Aug: Arsenal (H)
23 Aug: Fulham (A)
30 Aug: Burnley (H)
13 Sep: Manchester City (A)
20 Sep: Chelsea (H)
27 Sep: Brentford (A)
4 Oct: Sunderland (H)
18 Oct: Liverpool (A)
25 Oct: Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
1 Nov: Nottingham Forest (A)
8 Nov: Tottenham Hotspur (A)
22 Nov: Everton (H)
29 Nov: Crystal Palace (A)
3 Dec: West Ham United (H)
6 Dec: Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
13 Dec: Bournemouth (H)
20 Dec: Aston Villa (A)
27 Dec: Newcastle United (H)
30 Dec: Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
3 Jan: Leeds United (A)
7 Jan: Burnley (A)
17 Jan: Manchester City (H)
24 Jan: Arsenal (A)
31 Jan: Fulham (H)
7 Feb: Tottenham Hotspur (H)
11 Feb: West Ham United (A)
21 Feb: Everton (A)
28 Feb: Crystal Palace (H)
4 Mar: Newcastle United (A)
14 Mar: Aston Villa (H)
21 Mar: Bournemouth (A)
11 Apr: Leeds United (H)
18 Apr: Chelsea (A)
25 Apr: Brentford (H)
2 May: Liverpool (H)
9 May: Sunderland (A)
17 May: Nottingham Forest (H)
24 May: Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
Manchester United’s **2025/26 Premier League fixture list** under new manager **Ruben Amorim** is set — and it’s a thrilling schedule from start to finish. Here’s a breakdown of the key points, tough spells, and what to watch for as Amorim begins his first full season in charge.
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## 🔴 **Key Fixture Highlights**
### ✅ **Season Opener: Blockbuster at Old Trafford**
* 🗓 **17 August**: **Manchester United vs Arsenal (H)**
📺 *Live on Sky Sports at 16:30 BST*
Amorim starts with a huge test against one of last season’s title challengers. Early chance to make a statement.
### 🏁 **Season Finale**
* 🗓 **24 May**: **Brighton vs Manchester United (A)**
* Brighton away could be tricky if European places are on the line.
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## 🔥 **Early Season Run – Mixed but Manageable**
* 🗓 **Aug 17** – Arsenal (H)
* 🗓 **Aug 23** – Fulham (A)
* 🗓 **Aug 30** – Burnley (H)
* 🗓 **Sep 13** – Man City (A)
* 🗓 **Sep 20** – Chelsea (H)
* 🗓 **Sep 27** – Brentford (A)
🧠 **Analysis**: After two winnable fixtures following Arsenal, September is *brutal* with both **City away** and **Chelsea at home** in back-to-back weekends.
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## ⚔️ **October: Classic Clashes**
* 🗓 **Oct 18** – Liverpool (A)
* 🗓 **Oct 25** – Brighton (H)
⚠️ Tough matches continue. October features tricky sides that can dominate possession — Amorim’s tactics will face stern tests.
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## 🎄 **Festive Period Fixtures**
* 🗓 **Dec 13** – Bournemouth (H)
* 🗓 **Dec 20** – Aston Villa (A)
* 🗓 **Dec 27** – Newcastle (H)
* 🗓 **Dec 30** – Wolves (H)
🎄 **Boxing Day week is kind** — three home games and manageable opposition. A chance to build momentum.
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## 🔁 **Reverses of Big Fixtures (Jan–May)**
* 🗓 **Jan 17** – **Man City (H)**
* 🗓 **Jan 24** – **Arsenal (A)**
* 🗓 **Feb 7** – **Spurs (H)**
* 🗓 **Apr 18** – **Chelsea (A)**
* 🗓 **May 2** – **Liverpool (H)**
🔥 The run-in includes **Chelsea away, Brentford, Liverpool, Sunderland, Forest, Brighton** — not the hardest finish, but Liverpool on May 2 could be pivotal.
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## 📆 **Toughest Runs**
### 🔥 **September:**
* City (A), Chelsea (H), Brentford (A)
### 🔥 **Jan 17–24:**
* Man City (H), Arsenal (A) back-to-back
### 🔥 **April-May:**
* Chelsea (A), Brentford (H), Liverpool (H), Sunderland (A)
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## 🧠 Tactical Implications for Amorim
* ⚙️ Amorim’s 3-4-3 or 3-2-5 system will be **immediately tested** vs Arsenal and City.
* 🧱 He must establish a solid defence quickly — facing the league’s best attacks within the **first 5 GWs**.
* 🔄 Rotation will be key from **mid-November to January**, where 10+ fixtures could pile up with cup commitments.
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## 📋 Full Fixture Summary Table
| Month | Key Fixtures |
| ————- | ——————————————- |
| **August** | Arsenal (H), Fulham (A), Burnley (H) |
| **September** | City (A), Chelsea (H), Brentford (A) |
| **October** | Sunderland (H), Liverpool (A), Brighton (H) |
| **November** | Spurs (A), Everton (H), Palace (A) |
| **December** | Villa (A), Newcastle (H), Wolves (H) |
| **January** | City (H), Arsenal (A), Fulham (H) |
| **February** | Spurs (H), Everton (A), Palace (H) |
| **March** | Newcastle (A), Bournemouth (A) |
| **April** | Leeds (H), Chelsea (A), Liverpool (H) |
| **May** | Sunderland (A), Forest (H), Brighton (A) |
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