Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford is perhaps the most eye-catching fixture on the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season. It will be just the second time the two sides have faced each other in the opening game of a domestic league campaign.

Arsenal and Manchester United have been predicted to endure miserable starts to the new Premier League season after the release of the 2025/26 fixtures. Two of England’s traditional powerhouses will face each other on the opening weekend with the Gunners opening their campaign at Old Trafford for the first time since 1989.

Premier League season is set to kick off in style, with Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford in a heavyweight clash on Sunday 17 August. The full Matchweek 1 schedule, released today, offers plenty of early drama,