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Jun 18, 2024 14:00+02:00
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ARSENAL'S ADVANTAGE, MAN UTD'S UNHAPPY CHRISTMAS, CHELSEA'S ROUGH RUN-IN & THE
FIXTURES THAT WILL DEFINE THE 2024-25 PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON

AnalysisPremier LeagueArsenalChelseaManchester UnitedManchester
CityEvertonIpswichLiverpoolFEATURES

The schedule for the upcoming campaign was confirmed on Tuesday morning, with
plenty of compelling narratives emerging



The Premier League fixture list has been revealed for the 2024-25 season, with
clubs now able to plot their respective routes to success across another
campaign. The outlook looks far tougher for some than it does for others, with a
number of compelling narratives emerging up and down the table.

At the top, it will be all about catching Manchester City for the likes of
Arsenal and Liverpool, while Manchester United, Tottenham, Aston Villa and
Newcastle will be doing their damnedest to keep pace or qualify for the
Champions League. Chelsea, meanwhile, are something of an unknown quantity under
new head coach Enzo Maresca, but they will want to stay on the upward trajectory
that former boss Mauricio Pochettino set them on.

At the other end, Ipswich Town will be desperate to stay up after returning to
the top flight after a 22-year absence, while fellow promoted clubs Leicester
City and Southampton are back after just one season away.

With the fixture list confirmed, GOAL looks at the potentially defining periods
in the upcoming Premier League campaign...

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   IPSWICH'S BAPTISM OF FIRE
   
   Having sealed promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2002,
   Ipswich's start to life back in the top flight could hardly be more
   difficult.
   
   Kieran McKenna's men begin the campaign with a mouth-watering home clash
   against Liverpool that is sure to generate one hell of an atmosphere at
   Portman Road, in what will also be new Reds boss Arne Slot's first game in
   charge.
   
   Then in game week two, it's the small matter of a trip to face reigning
   Premier League champions Man City at the Etihad Stadium. As much as the
   Tractor Boys will relish these kinds of games, they will be desperate not to
   start the season on the back foot, as they face tough stretches around
   Christmas, February and April, too. Welcome back to the Premier League,
   Ipswich!

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   FESTIVE FEAR FOR MAN UTD & EVERTON
   
   Ipswich aren't the only ones facing a daunting festive fixture schedule;
   between early December and early January, Manchester United will face Arsenal
   and Man City away, Newcastle at home and, finally, Liverpool away in their
   first game of 2025.
   
   Erik ten Hag's side will hope to be in a far stronger position than they
   found themselves in last term, as they will also be battling fixture
   congestion, with three more league games and Europa League group-stage
   encounters to contend with in December.
   
   They aren't alone in facing a difficult few weeks around Christmas, though.
   If you thought United had it tough, spare a thought for Everton, who will
   take on Merseyside rivals Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City in
   consecutive games in December. They'll hope to be well clear of the
   relegation zone before that pinch point.

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   CHELSEA'S DEVILISH RUN-IN
   
   Chelsea will once again be something of an unknown quantity when the season
   kicks off as they begin life under yet another new manager in Maresca. After
   Pochettino guided the Blues to a top-six finish in 2023-24 courtesy of some
   strong late-season form, they will hope to be challenging at the top end of
   the table, rather than trying to escape the clutches of mid-table.
   
   However, two potentially season-defining runs of matches will bookend the
   campaign for Maresca's men; between October and November, Chelsea will face
   Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal in consecutive games,
   while they also host Aston Villa before the latter month is out.
   
   Then in May, when the west Londoners will hope to be pushing for some form of
   European qualification, that fixture pattern is repeated as they face the
   return games against Liverpool, Newcastle and United. Far from an easy finish
   for the Blues!

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   TOUGH SPELL ENOUGH TO STOP CITY?
   
   Champions Man City are an interesting case, and they may well fancy their
   chances of winning an unprecedented fifth Premier League title in a row after
   perusing the fixture list.
   
   Although back-to-back games against Tottenham and Liverpool in November will
   be challenging, City largely avoid any sort of tough stretch until late
   January - which is rather ominous given their ability to gain momentum and go
   on extraordinarily long unbeaten runs.
   
   They might already be in the driving seat by then, but their fixtures in the
   month from January 25 could be enough to derail their season; Guardiola's
   side will take on Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle, Liverpool and Tottenham
   consecutively in what will be a true test of their title credentials. If they
   pass it, you could hardly begrudge them that fifth in a row.

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   LIVERPOOL FACE LATE BATTLE
   
   If Slot is able to seamlessly pick up the mantle from Jurgen Klopp at
   Anfield, then Liverpool will hope to be in a position to benefit from any
   slip-up from Man City.
   
   They will play Chelsea and Arsenal in back-to-back matches in October, but
   otherwise they generally steer clear of having particularly difficult periods
   until right at the very end of the campaign, which could have a significant
   bearing on their title or European hopes.
   
   The Reds have been pitted against Tottenham before the return games against
   the Gunners and the Blues between late April and early May, with nine
   potentially crucial points up for grabs, while a trip to Brighton on the
   penultimate weekend won't be easy, either.

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   ADVANTAGE ARSENAL?
   
   Could this finally be Arsenal's year? On paper, it certainly seems a distinct
   possibility as they have been handed what is arguably the most favourable
   fixture list of the likely title challengers.
   
   They have a hard start to contend with, with a north London derby and trip to
   Man City among their first five games, and successive games against
   Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea between October and November will be a
   challenge, but generally their most difficult fixtures are spread evenly over
   the nine months of the season.
   
   Their second clash with City is out of the way on February 1, and after two
   tough games in March against Manchester United and Chelsea where they will
   still be favourites, their run-in looks particularly favourable and there is
   the potential for them to pick up some serious points in their nine games
   across April and May, although Liverpool may have something to say about that
   in the final few weeks. Start dreaming, Gunners.

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