The Premier League fixtures for the 2024/25 season have been released and here’s how Manchester City’s first five games compare with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Manchester City have already completed an unprecedented four-peat after reclaiming their Premier League crown last season and will be aiming to go one step further in the new campaign.
Pep Guardiola’s future at the club remains uncertain and if the 2024/25 campaign is his last at the Etihad, then City will be determined to ensure he goes out on top.
Yet, Arsenal are sure to be a thorn in their side once again, Liverpool and Chelsea could be interesting under new management and Manchester United will be aiming for vast improvements.
Here’s how City’s first five Premier League fixtures for next season compare with all their possible title rivals.
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First five Man City Premier League fixtures
The reigning Premier League champions will get the season underway when they take on Chelsea in a difficult trip.
- 18-08-24 – Chelsea (A) – 4:30 pm
- 24-08-24 – Ipswich (H) – 3 pm
- 31-08-24 – West Ham (A) – 3 pm
- 14-09-24 – Brentford (H) – 3 pm
- 21-09-24 – Arsenal (H) – 3 pm
First five Arsenal Premier League fixtures
Arsenal ran City right down to the wire last season and will be hoping to make a strong start next time around in a bid to finally overthrow the Blues.
- 17-08-24 – Wolves (H) – 3 pm
- 24-08-24 – Aston Villa (A) – 3 pm
- 31-08-24 – Brighton (H) – 3 pm
- 14-09-24 – Tottenham (A) – 3 pm
- 21-09-24 – Manchester City (A) – 3 pm
First five Liverpool Premier League fixtures
It could be a difficult season for Liverpool as they adapt to life without Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot has been handed a difficult/comfortable first five fixtures.
- 17-08-24 – Ipswich Town (A) – 12:30 pm
- 24-08-24 – Brentford (H) – 3 pm
- 31-08-24 – Manchester United (A) – 3 pm
- 14-09-24 – Nottingham Forest (H) – 3 pm
- 21-09-24 – Bournemouth (H) – 3 pm
First five Chelsea Premier League fixtures
Chelsea are another side that will have a new manager in the 2024/25 season after Enzo Maresca took charge following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino.
- 18-08-24 – Manchester City (H) – 4:30 pm
- 24-08-24 – Wolves (A) – 3 pm
- 31-08-24 – Crystal Palace (H) – 3 pm
- 14-09-24 – Bournemouth (A) – 3 pm
- 21-09-24 – West Ham (A) – 3 pm
First five Manchester United fixtures
Manchester United suffered their worst-ever Premier League finish last season and Erik ten Hag will need a strong start in the new campaign after being given a stay of execution.
- 16-08-24 – Fulham (H) – 8 pm
- 24-08-24 – Brighton (A) – 3 pm
- 31-08-24 – Liverpool (H) – 3 pm
- 14-09-24 – Southampton (A) – 3 pm
- 21-09-24 – Crystal Palace (A) – 3 pm
First five Tottenham fixtures
Ange Postecoglou’s side made a strong start last season and will be aiming to do the same this time around.
- 19-08-24 – Leicester City (A) – 8 pm
- 24-08-24 – Everton (H) – 3 pm
- 31-08-24 – Newcastle (A) – 3 pm
- 14-09-24 – Arsenal (H) – 3 pm
- 21-09-24 – Brentford (H) – 3 pm
First five Newcastle United fixtures
Newcastle United slipped down the table in the previous campaign but will certainly be aiming to climb back into the Champions League places.
- 17-08-24 – Southampton (H) – 3 pm
- 24-08-24 – Bournemouth (A) – 3 pm
- 31-08-24 – Newcastle (H) – 3 pm
- 14-09-24 – Wolves (A) – 3 pm
- 21-09-24 – Fulham (A) – 3 pm
