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Arsenal and Manchester United have been predicted to endure miserable starts to the new Premier League season after the release of the 2025/26 fixtures.

Two of England’s traditional powerhouses will face each other on the opening weekend with the Gunners opening their campaign at Old Trafford for the first time since 1989.

It doesn’t get much easier from there for Arsenal who are scheduled to meet Liverpool, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle before the end of September.

Arteta’s side has finished in second place three years in a row and they will have to go some to go one better next time around with Gabriel Agbonlahor fearing they will be left with a mountain to climb after their first six matches.

‘You look at Arsenal’s first six and it’s Manchester United away, ‘ the former Aston Villa striker told talkSPORT.

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