VIDEO: From 'Mermaid' to 'Real Madrid' - Chelsea hilariously enlist the help of clueless passers-by to announce Premier League fixture schedule

The countdown to a new Premier League season is on as the league announced the fixtures for the 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday morning. Gameweek 1 kicks off on August 15 with reigning champions Liverpool facing Bournemouth at Anfield. The Blues will play their first match of the season against Crystal Palace on August 17. As the fixtures came out, the West London side hilariously took the help of clueless passers-by in the US to announce their schedule for the new season. Some of the fans made wild guesses about the names of the Blues' opponents. While one fan called Bournemouth's logo 'Mermaid', another fan called Manchester United, Real Madrid!

Chelsea have been handed a relatively easy start compared to the other giants of the English top flight, as they will face only one 'big side' side - Manchester United - in their first six league matches. Following their clash against Palace, the Blues are scheduled to take on West Ham, Fulham, Brentford and Brighton, as well as the Red Devils.

Enzo Maresca's side will be back in action in the Club World Cup on Friday as they take on Flamengo.