The first month of the year will also see our first taste of FA Cup action as we host Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round.
Ruben Amorim's side will be tested in many different ways, with Arsenal also to come, a side we ran close on the opening day of the 2025/26 campaign.
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LEEDS UNITED Our first encounter of the new year will be away at Elland Road against newly promoted Leeds United on Sunday afternoon.
Premier League
Sunday 4th January (12:30 GMT)