Premier League 2025/26 Season Begins With Three New Clubs, High-Profile Derbies

The 2025-26 Premier League season is set to kick off with high anticipation, featuring three newly promoted clubs—Sunderland, Burnley, and Leeds United—returning to the top flight. Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot and bolstered by record signing Florian Wirtz, will begin their title defense with a home match against Bournemouth. A marquee fixture early in the season is the heavyweight clash between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford, while Tottenham Hotspur, now managed by Thomas Frank, will face newly promoted Burnley in his debut. Key rivalries such as the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham and matches involving Chelsea, the reigning Europa League and Conference League champions, add to the excitement. The season opener promises drama and memorable moments, continuing the tradition of thrilling opening days in the League. The campaign will run through May 24, 2026, with fans eagerly awaiting the unfolding storylines across England’s most competitive football league.