Opening-weekend fixtures are always notable events, bringing a sense of optimism and the start of a new journey, as the league table is reset and we see our summer signings making their debuts in the club’s latest kits.
And with United boasting a good record in these fixtures – we’ve won 20 out of 31 in the Premier League era – the games have often proved to be collectors’ items in themselves, offering up historic moments and spectacular goals.
The Reds have contested many memorable season openers in our history – matches in the August sunshine that have hinted at exciting campaigns to come.