Tottenham Hotspur will kick off their Premier League campaign under new manager Thomas Frank with a home match against Burnley on August 16 at 3 PM. This much awaited matchup will be a debut of sorts for Frank, as it is his first match in charge of the club. They both want to establish early season momentum. The team is looking to make a strong statement in front of their home supporters at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
It did not take long for the fixture list to expose the trial by fire awaiting Tottenham. After their curtain-raising clash with Burnley, the Gunners’ next league outing pits the team against reigning champions Manchester City away on August 24. Just days later, Tottenham will return home for a fixture against Bournemouth on August 30, providing an opportunity for the squad to secure vital points early in the season.
Key Fixtures in September and October
Following their home fixture with Bournemouth, Tottenham’s next game sees them travel to West Ham on the 13th September. The head-to-head rivalry between these two local clubs ensures a hostile and intense atmosphere as these two sides fight for their city’s bragging rights. Tottenham will have another away trip at Brighton on September 20 before returning home on September 27 to play Wolverhampton Wanderers.
As October progresses, an unrelenting slate of fixtures stands to further test Tottenham’s fortitude. Next, they take a trip to Leeds on October 4, and then return to home turf for a matchup against Aston Villa on October 18. The month finishes with a tough away fixture on the 25th at Everton. The visiting side is looking to snatch all-important points in this hostile away atmosphere.
November Showdowns
As such, November will be a telling month for Tottenham. They start by welcoming Chelsea to the Emirates at the beginning of the month. Scheduled for early November, this match has enormous significance. The intensity is compounded by the fierce rivalry between the two clubs, and it might be crucial to both teams’ goals of contention this season.
Tottenham will host Manchester United on November 8. This match presents another high-stakes encounter for Frank’s side as they look to establish themselves among the league’s elite. The month wraps up with an away fixture against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 22, which is always an eagerly awaited match in the Premier League calendar.
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