Chelsea has strengthened its squad with the signing of young striker Marc Guiu from Barcelona and agreed to a transfer for defender Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors. Guiu, a Barcelona academy product, has impressed with his performances in the Spanish league and Champions League, while Anselmino, a rising star in Argentina, is expected to join Chelsea in the near future.
Aston Villa has bolstered their defense by signing Dutch left-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea. The 22-year-old, who impressed on loan at Borussia Dortmund last season, joins Villa for a reported fee of £37.5 million and is the second signing for manager Unai Emery this summer.
Tottenham Hotspur begins its 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a match against Leicester City. The team faces key rivalries with Arsenal throughout the season, including the North London derby. The season will also see Tottenham compete for a Champions League spot after missing out last year.
Manchester United will begin its Premier League campaign at home against Fulham on August 16th. Their first away fixture will be against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Liverpool will begin their 2024-25 Premier League season with a trip to newly promoted Ipswich Town. New manager Arne Slot’s first game in charge will be followed by his Anfield debut against Brentford.
Arsenal will start their 2024-25 Premier League campaign at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 17th. Their first away game will be against Aston Villa on August 24th.
Chelsea will kick off their 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a challenging encounter against defending champions Manchester City on August 18. The match marks the debut of new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who will face his former boss Pep Guardiola in a highly anticipated clash at Stamford Bridge.
The 2023-24 Premier League season begins with a blockbuster matchup as Manchester City travels to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, marking the start of City’s fifth consecutive title defence. Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, a former assistant to Pep Guardiola, will face his former team. Other notable opening fixtures include Arsenal hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City welcoming Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United taking on Southampton. Ipswich Town’s return to the Premier League after 22 years will be marked by a match against Liverpool.
Manchester United has admitted to exploring options for a new manager, including approaching former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, but ultimately decided to keep Erik ten Hag. Despite a challenging first season, Ten Hag secured an FA Cup win and the club believes he is the right man to lead the team forward.
Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after a disappointing season in which the club failed to secure qualification for the Champions League. Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League standings, were beaten finalists in the English League Cup, and reached the semifinals of the FA Cup. Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge, having failed to end his search for a first trophy in English soccer after spells with Southampton and Tottenham previously.
