Premier League fixtures 2025/26 announced - early winner and relegation odds

The Premier League has unveiled next season’s fixtures for all teams competing in England’s top flight. The governing body has warned that, with an unprecedented nine teams playing in different European competitions throughout the season, the schedule could be subject to last-minute changes.

Below, we look at some of the most significant and tantalising matches in the 2025/26 schedule.

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Key clashes in the Premier League title race 2025/26

Title holders Liverpool entertain Bournemouth on the opening weekend, with Arne Slot hoping new signings Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez can help ensure the Premier League remains at Anfield. New boys Sunderland, Leeds, and Burnley face West Ham, Everton, and Tottenham, respectively. 

The biggest game of the opening round, however, looks set to be Manchester United playing Arsenal at Old Trafford. According to the bookmaker’s odds, United are more likely to be dragged into a relegation battle than a fight for the top, so fans will be watching early matches in anticipation.

Other early fixtures to whet the whistle include Liverpool - whose last season stats make for some impressive reading - playing Arsenal at the end of August, at Anfield.

The Red Devils have the most difficult opening run of games. As well as Arsenal on the opening day. They also face Chelsea before traveling to The Etihad, in their fourth game, for the first Manchester derby of the season. 

Arsenal play Tottenham in November, immediately followed by a game against other London rivals Chelsea in the next match. You can see how each team stacked up last year in our Arsenal statistics guide and Chelsea statistics guide.

Merseyside football fans only have to wait until the fifth game of the season, in the middle of September, to see Everton travel to Anfield. 

The first Tyne-Wear league derby since 2016 will take place on 13 December when Newcastle travel to The Stadium of Light.

After that, the Christmas and New Year schedule will give teams a much clearer picture of how their campaigns are going, as they approach the midway point. This year’s Boxing Day matches include Chelsea playing last season’s high fliers Aston Villa while Newcastle travel to Old Trafford on 27 December. 

By May, the table should have taken form and we will all have a clearer idea of who needs what, at both ends of the league. 

Of the teams likely to be vying for a top-four finish, Arsenal have a reasonable run in. After the potentially tricky test of playing Newcastle at the end of April, they face Fulham, West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace to round the season off. 

In contrast, Chelsea have to travel to Liverpool and entertain Spurs. Manchester City will end their campaign with games against Everton, Brentford, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa. You can check out City's 2024/25 campaign data here.

Sunderland and Burnley play in the penultimate match of the season, while Leeds have to face Arsenal and Newcastle in their last two games. 

Don't forget, as soon as the Premier League 2025/26 season kicks off, we'll be bringing you our weekly Premier League betting tips.

Premier League 2025/26 winner odds

Liverpool are favourites to retain the title, with Manchester City and Arsenal, as well as Chelsea and Newcastle, expected to challenge last season’s victors.

Odds on teams winning the Premier League, correct at the time of writing, from Ladbrokes.

Premier League 2025/26 relegation battle odds

Odds on teams being relegated from the Premier League, correct at the time of writing, from Ladbrokes.com.

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A closer look at key teams in contention for the Premier League 2025/26 title 

Liverpool (2/1)

Liverpool won the league with ease this season, but Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving on a free transfer and Darwin Nunez’s future is uncertain. The Anfield outfit have already made moves to bring in wing-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, along with his team-mate, playmaker Florian Wirtz. They look set to complete their transfer dealings early, which will give players time to bed in. Liverpool are currently the 2/1 favourites to retain their title next season.

Arsenal (9/4)

Arsenal have some budget left after profit and sustainability calculations and co-chairman Josh Kroenke has said they intend to invest. Martin Zubimendi is joining from Real Sociedad and the Gunners will be looking for at least one striker, as well as a backup keeper. Arsenal need some strong signings to remain in next season’s title race but are currently priced at 9/4 to take the title to London.

Manchester City (5/2)

After Manchester City’s poor season, the Cityzens will be looking for impactful signings. In particular, they need to replace Kevin de Bruyne, but the return of Rodri, last year’s Ballon d’Or winner, will effectively be as good as any new signing. Tijjani Reijnders has joined from AC Milan, as Pep Guardiola hopes to return to the summit of the Premier League. City are currently 5/2 to do exactly that.

Newcastle United (14/1)

Newcastle United’s qualification for the Champions League means they have a sizable budget to spend this summer and they will be looking for a backup striker as well as a right-back. Their stats from last season tell a varied story. They’re interested in Liam Delap and while they may face competition, the lure of Europe’s top competition will help. Currently, the bookies have Newcastle at 14/1 to lift the Premier League trophy for the first time in their history.

Chelsea (14/1)

Chelsea have, by far, the largest squad in the league and we are more likely to see departures than arrivals, especially as players return from loans. However, we are likely to see an out-and-out striker and a new centre-back arrive. And, if past seasons are anything to go by, there could be a large handful of additional deals completed. Chelsea are 14/1 to lift the title for the first time since 2017. 

Manchester United (25/1)

It has been a very challenging year for Manchester United and their fans. Ruben Amorim was brought in in November to give him time to assess and work with the squad before next season. But, despite multiple rounds of layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, the club, which was once the world’s most profitable football club, is struggling for budget. The Red Devils have completed the signing of Mattheus Cunha from Wolves, which should help in the goalscoring department, but Amorim will likely want to make a ton of personnel changes to match his playing style. United are 25/1 to get back to Premier League winning ways next season.

Aston Villa (66/1)

Aston Villa were something of a surprise package this season and while their 6th placed finish means they missed out on Champions League football, they did pick up just over £42m in prize money. Something of an overhaul is expected at the club, and Villa will likely need to make a big sale before the end of June to comply with financial fair play rules. They do have an exciting youth team to call on, but it could prove difficult to follow up on this year’s results. Villa are 66/1 to win the Premier League, which isn't a massive surprise, looking at last season's ups and downs in Villa's statistical analysis.

Tottenham (66/1)

Tottenham had a mixed season. Their domestic campaign was very poor, but they secured Champions League football by winning the Europa League, after beating Manchester United in the final. That feat has secured the North London outfit an extra £100m in budget. Ange Postecoglou’s future needs to be determined before it is possible to work out who the club, who are 66/1 to triumph in the league next year, will look to sign. 

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