Premier League 2024-25 Matchday 1 fixtures: Who plays whom in opening week?

New Delhi: The wait is finally over! The Premier League is back for the 2024-25 season, with the Red Devils taking on Fulham at Old Trafford. As the new season gets underway on Saturday, August 17th, the excitement is palpable, with each club looking to make a strong start and set the tone for the months ahead. The defending champions, Manchester City, aim for a fifth straight Premier League title, while 19 other clubs aim to unseat them as champions. 

This year, Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton are also returning to the Premier League following their promotions from the EFL Championship. 

Matchday 1 sets the stage for a fresh chapter in English football, featuring a mix of traditional rivalries, intriguing matchups, and a chance for every team to showcase their summer signings and tactical changes. FA Cup winners United host Fulham on Friday at Old Trafford in Manchester in the first match of the new season. The highlight of the opening week will be the Manchester City away match in London against Chelsea, led by new coach Enzo Maresca following Mauricio Pochettino’s departure after just one season in charge.

The opening weekend, even for this season features a Monday night football as Leicester marks their return to the big time against Tottenham. So, let’s dive into the fixtures that will ignite the first week of this season –

 Who will start their season with a bang? Which teams will be looking to lay down an early marker? Let’s find out!  Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today