Manchester United fixtures 2014-15: Louis Van Gaal handed gentle start to season

Our comprehensive guide to all of the 2014/15 fixtures, plus a detailed look at some of the most important games of the season for your club

Wednesday 18 June 2014 08:53 EDT

Louis van Gaal has reportedly given his list of transfer targets to Manchester United (Getty Images)

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After the club's worst season since the turn of the century, Louis van Gaal will lead Manchester United into a new era at Old Trafford hoping to recapture the winning culture around the club.

Here are some of the highlights from Manchester United's fixture list to look out for:

First game

Manchester United will face Swansea City at Old Trafford on the 16th August

Last Game

Manchester United will play against Hull City at the KC Stadium on the 24th May 2015

Games against biggest rivals

Liverpool: 13th December (H), 21st March 2015 (A)

Arsenal: 22 November (H), 16th May 2015 (A)

Chelsea: 25th October (H), 18th April 2015 (A)

Manchester City: 1st November (A), 11 April 2015 (H)

Over the festive period

Manchester United will play over the festive period Newcastle (H) on Boxing Day, Tottenham (A) on 28th December and Stoke (A) on New Year's Day.