Razeen Gutta
The Premier League returns in August with some mouthwatering ties, and then, after the break in November for the Qatar World Cup, it all starts again on Boxing Day.
The action kicks off at Selhurst Park on 5 August as Crystal Palace host Arsenal on the opening day.
Liverpool travel to newly promoted Fulham for Saturday’s lunchtime kick off while Manchester City begin their title defence against West Ham on 7 August.
The following weekend there is a London derby to look forward to as two of the big six teams collide for the first time of the season when Spurs visit Chelsea.
A week later, the action is at Old Trafford as the Red Devils welcome Liverpool for English football’s fiercest rivalry. Anfield has its chance on 4 March with the fixtures between the two sides often the first ones to catch the attention before the new season.
On 3 September, the Reds have another tough task on their hands as Jurgen Klopp’s side journey across Stanley Park for a Merseyside derby against Everton. The return leg is scheduled for 11 February.
The first weekend of October sees the first North London and Manchester derbies of the season with Arsenal and City hosting Spurs and United on what should be a memorable derby day. The two fixtures will also share a date for the return leg in mid January.
Liverpool and Manchester City will face off for the first time in the new season on 15 October — with the Anfield encounter being followed by the Etihad affair on 1 April.
Liverpool play Spurs while Arsenal travel to Chelsea on 5 November, before the winter break for the Fifa World Cup in Qatar kicks in on 12 November.
The action recommences on boxing day with Arsenal taking on West Ham, Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa welcoming Liverpool and Leicester facing Newcastle.
On new year’s eve Wolves host Manchester United at Molineux before the new year kicks off with the champions travelling to Chelsea.
The final few gameweeks are not short of excitement as Liverpool play Spurs at the end of April while Manchester City take on Chelsea.
The final day will see Arsenal take on Wolves, Brentford host Manchester City, Leeds play Spurs, Fulham travel to Manchester United and Southampton take on Liverpool among other matches.
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