Four Weeks of Fixtures
- by stewart lochrie
The Loaded guide to Big Balls and Unmissable Matches
July’s US friendlies offer a taste, but August returns us home—to packed pubs, craft beers, and passion. With Salah’s sprint for goal, Isak’s peak, and Haaland’s power, plus early season title scraps, we’ve got real football returning.
Get down to one of these pubs, order a pint, and relive what made us fall in love with the beautiful game—four weeks of top‑tier action, only bigger and better.
⚽ July Kick‑Off: Summer Series & Friendlies
Premier League Summer Series (USA)
From July 26 to August 3, Everton, Bournemouth, Man Utd and West Ham head Stateside:
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July 26 – Everton vs Bournemouth (MetLife, NJ) & Man Utd vs West Ham (same)
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July 30 – West Ham vs Everton (Chicago) & Man Utd vs Bournemouth (Chicago)
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August 3 – Bournemouth vs West Ham & Man Utd vs Everton (Atlanta)
England Curtain‑Raiser: FA Community Shield
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Sunday, August 10, 15:00 BST – Liverpool (Premier League champions) vs Crystal Palace (FA Cup winners) at Wembley
So July’s not just squad‑building – it’s big‑ball displays across the Pond, then the real stuff kicks off in August.
🔥 Four Weeks of Fixtures & Predictions
Week 1 (15–18 Aug)
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Fri 15 Aug, Liverpool vs Bournemouth → 3–1 to the Reds. Salah, naturally.
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Sat 16, Aston Villa vs Newcastle → an early tense 1–1. Isak on target.
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Sun 17, Chelsea vs Palace → 2–1 narrow win to Chelsea.
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Sun 17, United vs Arsenal → Arsenal to shock Old Trafford 2–1.
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Mon 18, Leeds vs Everton → dull but dependable 1–1.
Weeks 2–4 (23 Aug – 7 Sep)
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City vs Spurs → Pep’s side to blitz 3–0.
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United vs Fulham → tricky, 2–2 draw.
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Newcastle vs West Ham → 2–1 Newcastle, thanks to Isak bravery.
Table snapshot: Liverpool, City and Arsenal coasting, United slipping with draws.
🏆 Recent Top Scorers
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Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 29 goals, Golden Boot winner
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Alexander Isak (Newcastle) – 23 goals, breakthrough striker
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Erling Haaland (Man City) – 22 goals, ever‑present beast
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Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) – 20 goals, already attracting big‑club interest
These are the men we know can settle big games—Salah with his cool edge, Isak the young phenom, Haaland the force.
🎯 Bold Predictions
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Golden Boot race: Salah edges it again, but Isak & Haaland won’t be far off.
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Title fight: Liverpool vs City – City’s squad depth might just clinch it.
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Top 4 shake‑up: Newcastle’s Isak secures Champions League place .
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Dark horse: Brentford – if Watkins steps up, they’ll cling to mid‑table safety.
🍻 The Loaded pick of the best footie friendly pubs & spots around the UK
London:
The Liverpool Street Local, Shoreditch – big screens, proper atmosphere.
Famous Three Kings, West Kensington – Italian‑style food, football banter.
Manchester:
Old Wellington, Spinningfields – real ale, VIP buzz.
The Bay Horse, Deansgate – local, loud, live.
Liverpool:
Roscoe Head, Liverpool One – pre‑match pints, roaring screens.
Albert Dock Tavern – waterfront, beers, big screens.
Midlands:
Wellington, Bournbrook – Villa fans central.
Fuzzy Duck, Edgbaston – City away crowd welcome.
Leeds/North:
Friends of Ham, Leeds – dark‑wood pub, gritty vibe.
Adelphi, Morley – proper Northern Sunday football.
Scotland:
Scotia Bar, Edinburgh – bold banter.
Blue Blazer, Glasgow – Old Firm unite.