Manchester United is confronted with a difficult start to the season, but cannot complain too much, given the only happy break they have enjoyed nine consecutive seasons.
The Old Trafford Club was lucky to play every match at home during the opening weekend since 2016.
United Face Arsenal in the first weekend this time this time in a Sunday kick-off at 4: 30-What is by far the most controversial meeting this time, but at least they have home comfort again.
The last time they had to travel for their week of week one was under the term of office of Jose Mourinho.
That was against Bournemouth in a 3-1 victory on the south coast.
But then Old Trafford hosted host until eight in a row during the opening weekend, which will be nine in August.
In 2017 there was a comfortable victory over West Ham, followed by a 2-1 victory over Leicester the following season and 4-0 Triumph over Chelsea in 2019.
Crystal Palace came away from Old Trafford with a 3-1 victory in 2020, before a hammer of old rivals Leeds was 5-0 the following year.
In 2022, Brighton got away with a 2-1 win before he beat Wolves 1-0 afterwards.
Last season, United Visfham scraped 1-0 in their opener, so it was a bit of a mixed bag in terms of results in Old Trafford in the past eight seasons.
The men of Ruben Amorim would love to launch it in the new season with a victory over the Gunners, who, in addition to a real declaration of intent, would alleviate the pressure on the manager.
Amorim is under great pressure to show a revival of the form in United and has challenged one of the worst seasons in club history.
The Portuguese boss, who took over from Erik ten Hag, led United to the 15th in the Premier League and lost the Europa League final against Tottenham.
He will be reinforced by new signing sessions, with Matheus Cunha already through the door and Bryan Mbeumo may also arrive this summer, while there is interest in signing a new striker.
It will be fascinating to see how they stand in line against Arsenal and whether next year the Farse list will throw them a 10th home game in a row.