The draw for the Premier League was held today, Tuesday, revealing a fiery start for the competition in the new season. The opening round of the "2024-2025" season will feature a major clash between defending champions Manchester City and Chelsea on August 18.
In the opening round, Manchester United will face Fulham, while Liverpool will play against promoted Ipswich, Arsenal will meet Wolverhampton, and Tottenham will encounter Leicester City.
The historic Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United is set for the third round on August 31 at Old Trafford, while the London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will take place in the fourth round at the Spurs' home ground.
Arsenal will head to Manchester City on September 21 for the fifth round. Manchester United will clash with Tottenham in the sixth round, and Liverpool will host Chelsea in the eighth round at Anfield.
The ninth round will kick off with a strong match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, along with Chelsea facing Newcastle United in the same week.
The Manchester United vs. Chelsea match is scheduled for the tenth round at Old Trafford, followed by Chelsea welcoming their neighbor Arsenal in the tenth week.
In the twelfth round, Manchester City will take on Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens will then travel the following week for a top Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield on November 30.
The Manchester Derby will take place in the first round of the Premier League on December 14 in the sixteenth round.