Arsenal have been handed a daunting start to the 2025–2026 Premier League season, with a trio of heavyweight clashes set to test their title credentials early on.
The Gunners open their campaign on August 17 with a high-stakes trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. Just two weeks later, on August 30, they journey north once more, this time to Anfield, for a showdown with reigning champions, Liverpool.
Then, on September 20, they return to the Emirates Stadium for a marquee home clash against Manchester City.
This brutal run, two top-six away fixtures followed by a home test against Pep Guardiola’s side, could be a defining stretch for Mikel Arteta’s men, especially as they look to win the title.
With City and Liverpool expected to mount serious title charges, and Manchester United undergoing a resurgence under new management, the opening weeks could shape the narrative of Arsenal’s season.
A positive return from these early fixtures could provide Arsenal with critical momentum and belief. On the flip side, dropped points could apply early pressure and offer rivals a chance to surge ahead.
The Gunners’ fixture list does ease slightly following September, but key tests, including two North London derbies against Tottenham Hotspur (November 22 at home and February 21 away) and clashes with Chelsea (November 29 away and February 28 home), ensure the road to glory will be far from smooth.
Arsenal Full 2025–2026 Premier League Fixtures:
August
17/08 – Manchester United (A)
23/08 – Leeds United (H)
30/08 – Liverpool (A)
September
13/09 – Nottingham Forest (H)
20/09 – Manchester City (H)
27/09 – Newcastle United (A)
October
04/10 – West Ham United (H)
18/10 – Fulham (A)
25/10 – Crystal Palace (H)
November
01/11 – Burnley (A)
08/11 – Sunderland (A)
22/11 – Tottenham Hotspur (H)
29/11 – Chelsea (A)
December
03/12 – Brentford (H)
06/12 – Aston Villa (A)
13/12 – Wolverhampton (H)
20/12 – Everton (A)
27/12 – Brighton (H)
30/12 – Aston Villa (H)
January
03/01 – Bournemouth (A)
07/01 – Liverpool (H)
17/01 – Nottingham Forest (A)
24/01 – Manchester United (H)
31/01 – Leeds United (A)
February
07/02 – Sunderland (H)
11/02 – Brentford (A)
21/02 – Tottenham Hotspur (A)
28/02 – Chelsea (H)
March
04/03 – Brighton (A)
14/03 – Everton (H)
April
21/03 – Wolverhampton (A)
11/04 – Bournemouth (H)
18/04 – Manchester City (A)
25/04 – Newcastle United (H)
May
02/05 – Fulham (H)
09/05 – West Ham United (A)
17/05 – Burnley (H)
24/05 – Crystal Palace (A)
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