The 2025-26 Premier League season kicked off with a bang, delivering thrilling results, standout debuts, and dramatic moments across the opening weekend.Arsenal Edge Manchester United in Thriller at Old Trafford
Arsenal started their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori’s 13th-minute strike proved the difference, as the Gunners handed a debut to new striker Viktor Gyökeres, formerly of Sporting CP.
United, under manager Ruben Amorim, introduced debutant Benjamin Sesko off the bench, but were without goalkeeper André Onana, replaced by Altay Bayindir, and striker Rasmus Højlund, who was absent from the squad. Despite United’s efforts, Arsenal’s defense held firm to claim three points.Manchester City Crush Wolves with Debutant Brilliance
Reigning champions Manchester City sent a statement with a 4-0 demolition of Wolves. Erling Haaland bagged a brace, but debutants Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki stole the headlines. Reijnders dazzled with a goal, an assist, and a hockey assist, while Cherki marked his 17-minute cameo with a stunning goal, signaling City’s intent to dominate once again.Tottenham, Sunderland, and Forest Impress
Tottenham Hotspur cruised to a 3-0 win over Burnley, with Richarlison’s brace leading the charge. Newly promoted Sunderland celebrated their return to the Premier League after an eight-year absence with a 3-0 thrashing of West Ham United, powered by three second-half goals. Nottingham Forest also shone, dispatching Brentford 3-1, with Chris Wood’s first-half brace—his 90th and 91st Premier League goals—flanking a header from new signing Dan Ndoye. Brentford’s Igor Thiago pulled one back from a penalty, but Forest’s dominance was clear.Draws and Drama Elsewhere
Aston Villa, reduced to 10 men after Ezri Konsa’s red card, battled to a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United, who missed star striker Alexander Isak amid transfer speculation to Liverpool. Brighton and Hove Albion were denied victory by Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz, who struck in the final minute to secure a 1-1 draw.
World champions Chelsea were held to a frustrating 0-0 stalemate by FA Cup holders Crystal Palace. A controversial VAR decision disallowed a Palace goal after Eberechi Eze’s free kick was finished by Marc Guéhi, who was deemed to have disrupted Chelsea’s wall.Liverpool Set the Tone
On Friday night, Liverpool kicked off the weekend with an emotional victory over Bournemouth, setting the stage for a blockbuster opening round.
The Premier League is back, and with new stars, shock results, and early talking points, the 2025-26 season promises to be a classic.