Premier League football is back

After an extended summer break that included Euro 2024, The Copa America, and the Olympics, Premier League football is finally back, with the season's first game later tonight.

The season officially begins at 8pm tonight, as Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford, before six games on Saturday (including Liverpool's trip to Ipswitch Town).

Manchester City are the clear favorites to retain the title, with Arsenal and Liverpool expected to challenge, while Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Newcastle will all be looking for a top 4 finish, and Champions League football.

New Season brings new Hope

For Liverpool fans, the start of a new season is always a time of great optimism, and this season is no different, however, a new manager and lack of transfer activity means it is hard to gauge how Liverpool will fare in the months ahead. Certainly, the Reds have enjoyed a strong pre-season, which saw victories over Arsenal and Man United, as well as a convincing 4 - 1 win over Sevilla last weekend. New boss Arne Slot has also inherited a strong squad with plenty of world-class players, but it would be a remarkable achievement if the Dutchman could lead Liverpool to the title in his first season.

Things will become much clearer over the next couple of weeks, as the Reds face Ipswitch Town, Brentford, Man United, and Nottingham Forest in their opening four games. Win those four games, and Anfield will again believe that a title-challenge is possible.

Premier League Fixtures

The opening 10 games of the season are spread over four days from Friday 16th of August to Monday 19th of August.

Friday 16th August

Manchester United vs Fulham (8pm)

Saturday 17th August

Ipswitch Town vs Liverpool (12.30pm)

Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (3pm)

Everton vs Brighton (3pm)

Newcastle United vs Southampton (3pm)

Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth (3pm)

West Ham United vs Aston Villa (5.30pm)

Sunday 18th August

Brentford vs Crystal Palace (2pm)

Chelsea vs Manchester City (4.30pm)

Monday 19th August

Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur (8pm)

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Premier League season kick off?
- The 2024/25 Premier League season begins on Friday the 16th of August, with Manchester United vs Fulham at Old Trafford.
When does Liverpool play their first game of the 2024/25 season?
- Liverpool's first game of the 2024/25 season is on Saturday 17th August.
Who are Liverpool playing on the opening weekend of the season?
- Liverpool travel to Portman Road to face newly promoted Ipswitch Town in the Reds first game of the season.
What time does Ipswitch vs Liverpool kick-off?
- Liverpool's game against Ipswitch Town kicks off at 12.30 BST

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