The Premier League 2025-2026 has just announced a preliminary match schedule. Many teams have grasped the schedule to distribute their strength throughout the season. For teams that have to play in the European Cup, calculating the schedule, allocating personnel, and focusing on each stage is very important.
Manchester United
Match schedule: Arsenal, Fulham, Burnley, Manchester City, Chelsea
Ruben Amorim and his students will have to overcome the black ball last season in 15th place and lost in the Europa League final. The Red Devils' first five-match schedule is very tight, they will have to face three of the top four teams last season.
The easiest match for Man United was against rookie Burnley. Meanwhile, the match against Fulham will follow a "one-hit-a- can-not" scenario when the London representative is not easy to play.
Predicted score after the first 5 matches: 6
Arsenal
Match schedule: Manchester United, Leeds, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City
Arsenal will continue to aim for the championship after 3 consecutive seasons of second place. However, in the first 5 matches, The Gunners may have many unsatisfactory results when Liverpool and Man City are in a deadlock. Not to mention having to visit Old Trafford on the opening day of the new season is considered not easy.
Arsenal have a good grasp of how harmful it is to lose points in the first rounds. They lost to Man City and Liverpool also because of that scenario. If they cannot package the first 5 matches with good scenarios, the "Gunners" may miss the 4th consecutive season.
Predicted score after the first 5 matches: 7
Liverpool
Match schedule: Bournemouth, Newcastle, Arsenal, Burnley, Everton
The defending champion will have a fairly easy first leg when the only strong opponent is Arsenal in round 3. In terms of current position and strength, The Kop is expected to win all 5 first matches, thereby having a breakthrough in the opening stage of the season.
As for Arsenal, if there are any difficulties, it will be against Newcastle. Last season, Newcastle also showed their strength as a team that successfully entered the group to participate in the Champions League. Arne Slot and his team must be very careful.
Predicted score after the first 5 matches: 13
Tottenham Hotspur
Match schedule: Burnley, Manchester City, Bournemouth, West Ham, Brighton
After losing 22 Premier League games last season but not being relegated (only in history), Tottenham will start over under Thomas Frank. The Europa League champions' schedule is considered the most difficult in their away trip to the Etihad in round 3.
The London Derby against West Ham is not too difficult, while the confrontations with Brighton and Bournemouth need Spurs to focus maximum.
Predicted score after the first 5 matches: 8
Manchester City
Match schedule: Wolves, Tottenham, Brighton, Manchester United, Arsenal
The Citizens won seven of their opening nine games last season before falling into a series of unstoppable declines in November and December 2024. That free fall made it impossible for Pep Guardiola and his team to defend the title. However, thanks to the good accumulated scores from the beginning and stability in the final stage, the former champion still ensures a place in the Champions League.
Man United and Arsenal will be the toughest opponents in this first series of matches, but Man City are still rated higher. If the Manchester team wins a maximum of 15 points, it is not surprising.
Predicted score after the first 5 matches: 12
Chelsea
Match schedule: Crystal Palace, West Ham, Fulham, Brentford, Manchester United
The Blues' ambition this season is to narrow the gap with the champions. They have succeeded in winning a Champions League ticket and gaining an additional Conference League title. Next season is the time for Chelsea to firmly affirm a position in the Top 4.
Chelsea's most difficult part in this first run of fixtures is their four consecutive London derbies, before they face Man United. Although rated higher than the above 4 London teams, Chelsea is uncertain to have won all 12 points.
Predicted score after the first 5 matches: 9
