Premier League fixtures 2024-25: Man City start at Chelsea, Ipswich host Liverpool

The Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season have been released, with reigning champions Manchester City starting their title defence with a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. The opening weekend also sees newly-promoted Ipswich Town host Liverpool at Portman Road, while another newly promoted side, Sheffield Wednesday, will travel to Aston Villa. The first north London derby of the season will take place at the Emirates Stadium on the weekend of 15th September, as Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool will face Manchester United at Anfield on the weekend of 22nd September, and the return fixture at Old Trafford will be played on the weekend of 13th April. Manchester City's first home game of the season will be against Newcastle United on the weekend of 1st September, while their trip to Anfield to face Liverpool will be on the weekend of 19th January. The season concludes on the weekend of 18th May, with the final fixtures seeing Manchester United host Aston Villa, Arsenal face Newcastle, and Chelsea travel to Brighton. There are a number of other interesting fixtures throughout the season, including the return of the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium on the weekend of 1st December, and the London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on the weekend of 16th February. The fixtures have been drawn up with a focus on ensuring a balanced and competitive schedule for all clubs, with the aim of providing fans with an exciting and unpredictable season.

Summary

"The Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season are packed with exciting match-ups, including the opening weekend clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, and the return of the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium in December. With the season concluding on 18th May, fans can look forward to a thrilling and unpredictable season of football."