Premier League: Manchester United vs. Fulham kicks off 2024-25 schedule | How to watch

Manchester United F.C. clashes with Fulham F.C. to kick off the 2024-25 English Premier League schedule and Matchday 1 on Friday, August 16 (8/16/2024) at 3 p.m. EDT at Old Trafford in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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Here’s what you need to know:

What: English Premier League, Matchday 1

Who: Fulham @ Manchester United

When: Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

Time: 3 p.m. EDT

Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom

TV: USA Network

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The highly-anticipated curtain-raiser for the 2024-25 EPL season marks the start of Erik ten Hag’s third season as boss of Manchester United, coming off a major win for the FA Cup over crosstown rivals Manchester City. It soothed tensions after a turbulent year that saw United finish eight in the EPL with an 18-6-14 record.

In the preseason, Man. United has lost three games, including a loss to City at the FA Community Shield game, which went 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. But new signings like Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui have injected some energy and enthusiasm into the squad

Fulham finished 13th last season with a 13-8-17 record. But Marco Silva has led a resilient team that has shown an ability to win on the road. Fulham even upset Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford last time they visited, and will look to replicate that success.

Here’s the Matchweek 1 schedule:

• 8/16, Man. United vs. Fulham, 3 p.m. on USA Network (STREAM)
• 8/17, Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool, 7:30 a.m. on USA Network (STREAM)
• 8/17, Arsenal vs. Wolves, 10 a.m. on USA Network (STREAM)
• 8/17, Everton vs. Brighton, 10 a.m. on Peacock
• 8/17, Newcastle vs. Southampton, 10 a.m. on Peacock
• 8/17, Nottingham Forest vs. Bournemouth, 10 a.m. on Peacock
• 8/17, West Ham vs. Aston Villa, 12:30 p.m. on NBC (STREAM)
• 8/18, Brentford vs. Crystal Palace, 9 a.m. on USA Network (STREAM)
• 8/18, Chelsea vs. Man. City, 11:30 a.m. on NBC (STREAM)
• 8/19, Leicester City vs. Tottenham, 3 p.m. on USA Network (STREAM)

Can I bet on the game?

Yes, you can bet on the game from your phone in New York State, and we’ve compiled some of the best introductory offers to help navigate your first bets from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365 and more.

United is -165 to win, according to DraftKings.

Here’s a recent AP Premier League story:

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027.

The Portugal midfielder has been a key figure for the Red Devils since his arrival in January 2020, scoring 79 goals in his 234 appearances.

United announced the new deal, which includes an option for a further year, on Wednesday. It comes after speculation at the end of last season that Fernandes could leave the club this summer.

“Everybody knows the passion I have for Manchester United,” the 29-year-old Fernandes said. “I understand the responsibility and significance of wearing this shirt, and the levels of dedication and desire required to represent this incredible club.

“I have had so many special moments here already ... But I wouldn’t have signed this contract if I didn’t believe that my best moments in a United shirt are still to come.”

Fernandes’ new deal is a further boost to Erik ten Hag’s team following the summer arrivals of Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui as it looks to build on last season’s FA Cup win and improve on an eighth-place finish in the Premier League.

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