Liverpool Open PL Title Defence Against Bournemouth

Champions Liverpool will start the defence of their English Premier League title on Friday August 15 when they host Bournemouth at Anfield.

Arsenal who finished runners up the last two seasons will be in action in the feature game of the Sunday fixture August 17 when they visit Manchester United.

Newly promoted Sunderland, back in the top flight for the first time since 2016-17, start their campaign at home against West Ham the following day.

Championship winners Leeds welcome Everton to Elland Road for the Monday night game, while Burnley – promoted back to the top flight at the first time of asking – travel to Europa League holders Tottenham, who will be led by Thomas Frank in a league match for the first time.

Everton fans will have to wait until the second round of fixtures for their first league game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, when they will face Brighton.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will hope to bounce back from a rare trophyless season with a strong start against Wolverhampton at Molineux.

The season, which consists of 380 games over 33 weekends and five midweek rounds, will conclude on May 24.