The 2014–2015 English Premier League season promised fireworks from the outset, with the fixtures revealing a series of high-profile clashes scheduled early in the campaign. Here’s a quick breakdown of what stood out:
🔹 Opening Day – August 16, 2014
Manchester United vs. Swansea: A new era was set to begin at Old Trafford after a turbulent previous season.
Newcastle vs. Manchester City: The defending champions faced a tough opener at St. James’ Park.
Liverpool vs. Southampton: A tricky test for the Reds, especially after a summer of transfer activity.
Burnley vs. Chelsea: The return of José Mourinho’s Chelsea to Turf Moor against the newly promoted side.
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: A London derby to open the campaign.
🔹 Key Fixtures (First Half of the Season)
August 23: Manchester City vs. Liverpool – A rematch of two title contenders from the previous season.
September 13: Arsenal vs. Manchester City – Early title credentials to be tested.
September 20: Chelsea vs. Manchester City – Mourinho vs. Pellegrini in a tactical showdown.
September 27: Arsenal vs. Tottenham – The North London Derby, always full of tension.
October 4: Chelsea vs. Arsenal – Mourinho vs. Wenger, a rivalry both tactical and personal.
October 25: Manchester United vs. Chelsea – A benchmark for United’s revival hopes.
November 1: Manchester City vs. Manchester United – The Manchester Derby, crucial for bragging rights and momentum.
November 8: Liverpool vs. Chelsea – A recent rivalry reignited after the previous season’s dramatic title race implications.
November 22: Arsenal vs. Manchester United – Two giants seeking to re-establish dominance.
December 13: Manchester United vs. Liverpool – One of the fiercest rivalries in English football.
December 20: Liverpool vs. Arsenal – A fixture that’s historically delivered goals and drama.
With so many big games in the early months, fans had every reason to anticipate an electric start to the Premier League campaign. The fixture list also signaled the intense competition expected among title challengers—particularly between City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and a restructured Manchester United side hoping to return to the elite.
