Red Devils will become the first-ever team in the competition’s history to have played at home on the opening day for eight consecutive seasons
Manchester United is set to create a historic moment in the Premier League as they kick off the 2024/2025 campaign at Old Trafford in August. This will mark their unprecedented eighth consecutive season opening at home, a feat never before achieved in the league’s history.
This time, Manchester United will face Fulham on Friday, August 16, marking a unique opportunity for both teams to kick off the season before others. In the past eight seasons, United’s opening day opponents have included Wolverhampton Wanderers, Brighton and Hove Albion, Leeds United, Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Leicester City, and West Ham United. The last instance of United playing away on the first day was against Bournemouth in 2016.
Erik ten Hag will lead his team against Fulham, aiming to start the season strongly. The fact that Manchester United have consistently started their Premier League seasons at home for eight consecutive years can be perceived as advantageous and potentially unfair to other teams in the league. Starting the season at home typically provides a team with familiar surroundings, support from their home crowd, and possibly an initial psychological advantage.
Other clubs in the Premier League may argue that this repeated advantage gives Manchester United a favourable start to each season, potentially influencing early standings and momentum. It could be seen as creating an uneven playing field, especially if other teams have to start their seasons away from home more frequently.
However, scheduling in football often involves various factors, including fixture rotation, stadium availability, and television broadcast preferences. While some may view United’s home-start streak as unfair, it is important to consider that scheduling decisions are typically made within the rules and guidelines set by the league and its governing bodies.
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This streak underscores United’s consistent presence at the forefront of English football, consistently chosen to kick off the season in front of their passionate home crowd. It not only reflects the club’s enduring stature but also highlights its ability to maintain a strong home advantage on the opening day year after year.
