Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will begin their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with an eye-catching fixture as they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday, August 17.
Following that, the Gunners will host newly promoted Leeds United before heading to Anfield for a tough encounter against reigning champions Liverpool on August 30.
September promises to be just as demanding. Arsenal welcome Nottingham Forest to the Emirates on September 6, take on Manchester City on September 20, and end the month with a trip to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle on September 27.
October offers a chance for Arteta’s side to build momentum. Arsenal will host Graham Potter’s West Ham, travel to face Fulham at Craven Cottage, and return home to take on FA Cup champions Crystal Palace on 25.
November sees Arsenal face newly promoted Burnley and Sunderland away, before their first North London Derby of the season against Tottenham at the Emirates on November 22. A week later, they travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on November 29.
The festive period includes six league fixtures, with key games against Aston Villa (Away) and Everton (Home) on the 6 and the 20th as Arsenal aim to stay in the title race heading into the new year.
January starts with a trip to face Bournemouth, followed by a high-stakes clash against Liverpool at the Emirates on January 7. They then travel to face Nottingham Forest before hosting Ruben Amorim Manchester United on January 24. The month ends with a trip to Elland Road to face Leeds.
February features two fiery London derbies. Arsenal will visit Tottenham on February 21, then host Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side on February 28. March brings a trio of fixtures against Brighton (Away), Everton (Home), and Wolves (Away).
April could define Arsenal’s season. They travel to face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on April 18, before welcoming Newcastle United to the Emirates on April 25.
May begins with a home game against Marco Silva’s Fulham, followed by an away trip to West Ham, and a home clash with Burnley on May 17. Arsenal will conclude their season away at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace on May 24.
Source: Kwesi Frempong
