Premier League fixture announcement: Aston Villa and Wolves ready for top flight action

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The 2025/26 Premier League season brings renewed excitement for the West Midlands, with Aston Villa and Wolves set for contrasting challenges. Unai Emery’s Villa begin at home against Newcastle United, an early test for a side that secured Champions League football last term. Wolves face a far tougher opening, travelling to the Etihad to face Manchester City—an immediate examination of Vítor Pereira’s evolving squad.

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00:00Now, the Premier League fixture list for the upcoming season has been announced,

00:06sparking excitement and anticipation among fans and clubs alike.

00:11As teams prepare for another thrilling campaign, we'll be breaking down the fixtures for the clubs in our region,

00:18highlighting key matches, potential challenges and important dates to watch out for.

00:23From early season clashes that could set the tone to crucial derbies and late season showdowns,

00:30there's plenty to look forward to.

00:32Whether your team is fighting for the title, aiming for European qualification or battling to avoid the drop,

00:39each fixture holds significance and we're looking ahead to the new Premier League season

00:44and exploring what lies ahead for the clubs that you support following the fixture announcement.

00:51The 2025-26 Premier League season brings renewed excitement for the West Midlands,

00:57with Aston Villa and Wolves set for contrasting challenges.

01:02We know Emre's Villa begin at home against Newcastle United,

01:05an early test for a side that missed out on Champions League football to the tune last term.

01:11Wolves face a far tougher opening, travelling to the Etihad to face Manchester City,

01:17an immediate examination of Vitor Pereira's evolving squad against Pep Guardiola,

01:22a manager who will be desperate to get back to the top of the Premier League perch.

01:28One of the first standout regional battles comes at the end of November

01:32when Villa host Wolves in the first West Midlands derby at Villa Park.

01:36The reverse fixture at Molyneux is scheduled for late February,

01:40both likely pivotal in each club's ambitions.

01:43Festive football is a demanding stretch.

01:46Villa head to Chelsea on the 27th of December,

01:49but before facing Arsenal away on the 30th,

01:52a tough back-to-back against top London clubs.

01:56Wolves also face an intense run, travelling to Liverpool on just after Christmas,

02:01and then visiting Manchester United just days later.

02:04The Midlands battle will once again be fuelled by fierce rivalry,

02:07high ambition and plenty of drama over the course of the campaign to come.

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