Saturday's matches
Ipswich Vs Liverpool
At 12.30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, Ipswich Town and Liverpool will kick off their respective Premier League seasons at Portman Road, ushering in two new eras. The Reds are getting ready for their first competitive game under Arne Slot's tutelage as the Tractor Boys prepare to return from their protracted banishment from the English football premier league.
Jurgen Klopp may have had some issues with the fixture organizers when his team was assigned the early start time, but he can now relax and enjoy the match on Saturday as a fan while Slot rallies his troops in the morning.
Arsenal Vs Wolves
On Saturday afternoon, Premier League football will finally return to Emirates Stadium as Arsenal takes on Wolves in the opening match of the season. Gary O'Neil's team wants to finish in the top half in 2024-25 as they go on their most recent mission to dethrone Manchester City.
Everton Vs Brighton
On Saturday afternoon, Brighton will play their first Premier League match of the 2024-25 season at Goodison Park against Everton, under the direction of head coach Fabian Hurzeler. When they played one another the previous season, neither club was able to differentiate itself, having to split the spoils twice in two 1-1 ties.
Newcastle Vs Southampton
Russell Martin's team will travel 650 miles roundtrip to Southampton on Saturday afternoon to play Newcastle United in the Premier League opener. Southampton will face an exciting team from Newcastle United.
At Wembley, the Saints' 2023-24 season came to an unfettered close, but their hosts were left to lament their hopes of playing football in Europe for a second consecutive year.
Nottingham Forest Vs Bournemouth
On Saturday afternoon, Nottingham Forest will play their first Premier League match of the 2024-25 season at the City Ground against Bournemouth. The lone prior instance in which these two teams faced off in a season opener occurred in August 2007, when they ended in a goalless draw in season one.
West Ham Vs Aston Villa
On Saturday night, West Ham United will play their first Premier League game of the 2024-25 season at London Stadium against Aston Villa, marking the start of the Julen Lopetegui era at the club. The previous time these two sides faced off in a Premier League opening match, the Hammers prevailed narrowly, 1-0, at Upton Park in August 2012.
Premier league table ahead of these games.
Changes are expected ahead of Saturday's games as Man United host Fulham on Friday night.
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