Football News Update: Premier League Clubs Gear Up for 2024/25 Season with Global Friendlies
Premier League clubs are making their preparations for the upcoming 2024/25 season, arranging a series of high-profile pre-season friendlies across the globe.
Several top clubs are heading to the United States, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool, who will renew their rivalries in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, will face Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich twice in the span of a week.
Some of the key friendly fixtures and results are as follows:
- Arsenal vs. Manchester United on July 27 at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- Arsenal vs. Liverpool on July 31 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Vissel Kobe on July 27 at the National Stadium, Tokyo
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bayern Munich on August 3 and August 10 (at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
- Chelsea vs. Wrexham, Celtic, Club America, and Real Madrid in the USA
- Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Wolves, and West Ham are also heading to the USA for pre-season games
“The 2024/25 Premier League season is set to kick off on the weekend of August 17/18, with the full fixture list released on June 18.”
Sky Sports will continue to be the primary broadcaster, with a new agreement ensuring even more live matches from the 2025/26 season onwards. Fans can look forward to comprehensive coverage, including live match highlights available for free on the Sky Sports website, app, and YouTube channel, as well as the introduction of Sky Sports+, a new dedicated channel launching in August 2024 with even more live sport.
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