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As West Ham welcomes Aston Villa to the London Stadium this Saturday at 17:30 GMT+1, new Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui aims to start his tenure with a win against a rapidly improving Villa side.
In a clash of ambitions, Brest kicks off their Champions League debut season against Marseille, who seek redemption under Roberto De Zerbi, in an enticing battle at Stade Francis-Le-Blé this Saturday.
Aiming to begin their season with a win after narrowly dodging relegation, Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth at City Ground, where past struggles against the visitors set the stage for an intriguing clash this Saturday.
Newcastle faces newly promoted Southampton at St. James' Park this Saturday at 15:00 [GMT+1], with the Magpies aiming for a promising start to their Premier League campaign amidst high hopes and fresh signings, while the Saints look to mark their top-flight return with a decisive performance.
Everton kick off their Premier League season at home against Brighton this Saturday, with Sean Dyche's new signings set to impress, while Fabian Hürzeler makes his competitive managerial debut for the Seagulls.
Arsenal kick off their title chase against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium on August 17, aiming to set a new record with a seventh consecutive win against the Wanderers while bolstering their credentials against Manchester City’s dominance.
Twenty-two years after their infamous 5-0 defeat that led to relegation, Ipswich Town return to the Premier League for a season opener at Portman Road, seeking redemption against Liverpool.
Las Palmas, eager to improve on last season's close call, kick off their campaign against Sevilla, who also have a new manager and a revamped squad, in what promises to be an intriguing La Liga opener.
Manchester United, aiming to bounce back from last season's eighth-place finish, host Fulham at Old Trafford this Friday at 20:00 [GMT+1], in a thrilling Premier League opener brimming with high expectations and fresh signings.
In the opening fixture of the Ligue 1 2024–25 season, Le Havre aim to disrupt Paris Saint-Germain's title defense ambitions as the two teams collide under the bright lights of Stade Océane on Friday evening.