Gunners’ rollercoaster incoming — brace yourself, and grab the free bets
Arsenal 2025/26 Fixture List: The Rollercoaster Awaits
There’s something peculiarly British about the annual unveiling of the Premier League fixture list. It’s that odd mixture of hope, dread, and blind optimism wrapped up in a spreadsheet. And for Arsenal fans, the 2025/26 calendar looks every bit as chaotic, glorious and stomach-churning as you might expect.
Of course, once the fixtures drop, we immediately start scanning for three things: where the banana skins are, when the derbies land, and whether Christmas will be ruined by a trip to some godforsaken part of the country. So, kettle on, biscuit at the ready, let’s dive into Arsenal’s season ahead — and brace yourself, because there’s a fair bit to chew over.
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August: Straight into the Furnace
The opening whistle blows on Sunday 17th August, and Arsenal waste absolutely no time jumping into the deep end. First up, it’s a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. Nothing like kicking off with a classic grudge match, is there? One part excitement, two parts potential disaster. The season is barely out of the wrapper, and already the nerves will be jangling.
Then, with barely a week to recover, it’s back home to the Emirates on Saturday 23rd August where Leeds United come visiting. A home opener against a side that’s as unpredictable as a weatherman on a Friday.
But the early season fun doesn’t stop there. To round off August, Arsenal head up to Anfield on Saturday 30th August to take on Liverpool. So, that’s United away, Liverpool away, and Leeds sandwiched in between — if anyone’s got any spare anti-anxiety medication, please forward it to North London immediately.
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September: Not Exactly a Picnic
As September rolls around, you might think the fixture gods would offer something resembling a breather. Not quite. On Saturday 13th September, Nottingham Forest arrive at the Emirates — a fixture that always comes with the warning: ‘they’re better than you think.’
The following weekend, Saturday 20th September, sees the small matter of Manchester City visiting. Just a casual meeting with the reigning champions then — as you do. If Arsenal survive that without the fanbase spontaneously combusting, there’s a trip up north on Saturday 27th September to Newcastle United.
So, by the end of September, we should have a very clear idea whether this is going to be a season of title dreams or a long, drawn-out saga of “mathematical possibilities” by spring.
October: The Slightly Gentler Patch (Sort Of)
October offers a slightly less terrifying set of fixtures — though only just. First up, Saturday 4th October, West Ham United come calling. A fixture where one expects goals, controversy, and at least one VAR check designed purely to shorten your life expectancy.
Two weeks later on Saturday 18th October, Arsenal head across London to Fulham. And then, to close out October, Crystal Palace visit the Emirates on Saturday 25th October, bringing with them their usual blend of stubbornness, flair, and inexplicable resilience.
November: Derbies, Drama and Dodgy Weather
As the leaves fall, November throws up the sort of fixtures that can define a season. Arsenal head to Turf Moor on Saturday 1st November to face Burnley, where cold rain, aerial bombardment, and hopeful long balls are all but guaranteed.
That’s followed by another away day on Saturday 8th November at Sunderland, whose return to the top flight only increases the risk of a ‘bad day at the office’ story in the tabloids.
But then comes the first North London Derby of the season — mark your calendars for Saturday 22nd November, as Tottenham Hotspur make the short trip across town. Emotions will run high, blood pressures will spike, and someone, somewhere, will inevitably tweet something regrettable.
The month rounds off with a trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday 29th November to face Chelsea — because apparently one North London meltdown in a month just isn’t enough.
December: The Traditional Christmas Gauntlet
And so we enter the always-chaotic December fixture list, where players drop like flies, and managers age visibly. The madness begins on Wednesday 3rd December with Brentford at home — one of those games that looks routine but never quite is.
Then it’s down to Villa Park on Saturday 6th December to face Aston Villa, swiftly followed by Wolverhampton Wanderers at home on Saturday 13th December.
The festive period sees Arsenal travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday 20th December, before welcoming Brighton & Hove Albion to the Emirates on Saturday 27th December — a fixture as dangerous as leaving mince pies unattended at a family gathering.
Finally, before anyone has even finished their leftover turkey, Arsenal play Aston Villa again — this time at home — on Tuesday 30th December. It’s the sort of calendar that leaves even the most optimistic fans quietly muttering under their breath while refreshing the injury list.
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January: The New Year Nerve Test
New Year, same rollercoaster. Arsenal kick off January with a trip to Bournemouth on Saturday 3rd January, before hosting Liverpool under the Emirates lights on Wednesday 7th January. Yes, them again.
Mid-month brings another away day at Nottingham Forest on Saturday 17th January, before Manchester United visit the Emirates for the reverse fixture on Saturday 24th January.
The month rounds off with a tricky away trip to Leeds United on Saturday 31st January — a ground never known for its calm and measured atmosphere.
February: London Derbies and Title Race Tension
February starts with Sunderland visiting North London on Saturday 7th February, before Arsenal head to Brentford for a midweek clash on Wednesday 11th February.
But eyes will be firmly on Saturday 21st February, when Arsenal travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the second instalment of the North London Derby. Let’s hope no one forgets their blood pressure tablets.
The month finishes with Chelsea coming to town on Saturday 28th February — a fixture that, in recent years, rarely disappoints for drama, handshakes, and managerial squabbles.
March: The Business End Begins
March kicks off with a tricky away game against Brighton on Wednesday 4th March, followed by Everton at home on Saturday 14th March. To round off the month, Arsenal head to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday 21st March.
At this stage of the season, the table will either be bringing hope or haunting your dreams, depending on just how well that autumn run went.
April: The Crucial Climb
April always feels like the month where things either click or completely unravel. The month begins with Bournemouth at home on Saturday 11th April, before Arsenal make the daunting trip to Manchester City on Saturday 18th April — a fixture best watched from behind the sofa.
Then, it’s back to the Emirates to host Newcastle United on Saturday 25th April, as title races and European qualification hopes potentially hang in the balance.
May: The Run-In That Could Make or Break
The final stretch begins on Saturday 2nd May, with Fulham visiting the Emirates. The penultimate away day arrives on Saturday 9th May with a trip across London to face West Ham United at the London Stadium.
And then comes the final home fixture of the campaign against Burnley on Sunday 17th May, before wrapping up the season with a visit to Crystal Palace on Sunday 24th May. Picture it now: sun shining, flags waving, nerves shredded.
The Final Word (and a Few Free Bets to Help)
So there you have it. The full Arsenal 2025/26 rollercoaster, mapped out in all its nerve-shredding glory. From daunting away days to North London fireworks, festive fixture chaos to title-deciding showdowns — it’s got all the ingredients for another memorable season.
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Buckle up, Gooners. This one’s going to be entertaining. And possibly very, very stressful.
