Premier League opening fixtures announced
The exact dates and kick-off times of all games will be confirmed when the television and radio selections are made.
The Premier League fixtures were announced on Wednesday morning and thrilling games are revealed on Matchday 1.
Manchester City are titleholders and it will take fierce competition between Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea to deny the Citizens a sixth Premier League trophy.
Brentford, Norwich and Watford gained promotion from the Championship into the Premier League and all have crunchy opening fixtures on August 14.
Norwich City will open their account with a visit to Anfield to play former Champions, Liverpool. The Reds 2019/20 Premier League season was successful following a 4-1 win at Anfield in the opening fixture and fans have memories of that.
Watford play Aston Villa at Vicarage Road whiles Brentford, playing the Premier League for the first time in their history after winning the Championship play-off final, will host Arsenal in a London derby.
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Chelsea will host Crystal Palace and Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United will travel to Old Trafford to play Manchester United.
Champions, Manchester City will be guests to London for Spurs to pursue the defence of their title.
The exact dates and kick-off times of all games will be confirmed when the television and radio selections are made.
It is hoped stadiums will be at full capacity by the start of next season, with the majority of the 2020/21 season played behind closed doors due to COVID restrictions.
Week 1 Fixtures...
Brentford vs Arsenal
Burnley vs Brighton
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Everton vs Southampton
Leicester vs Wolves
Manchester United vs Leeds United
Newcastle vs West Ham
Norwich vs Liverpool
Tottenham vs Manchester City
Watford vs Aston Villa