Arsenal ended a 22-year wait for a Premier League title last month. The champions will begin their title defence against Coventry on Friday, 21 August, a club returning to the top flight after 25 years.
Opening Weekend Highlights
Hull, another promoted side, host Manchester United on Saturday, 22 August. Ipswich entertain Sunderland that same day. Other notable matches include Andoni Iraola taking Liverpool to Newcastle on 23 August for his debut, while Manchester City, now without Pep Guardiola, welcome Bournemouth.
Full Opening Fixtures
- Friday 21 August: Arsenal v Coventry (8pm BST)
- Saturday 22 August: Hull v Manchester United (12.30pm), Everton v Crystal Palace (3pm), Ipswich v Sunderland (3pm), Nottingham Forest v Leeds (3pm), Brentford v Spurs (5.30pm)
- Sunday 23 August: Brighton v Aston Villa (2pm), Manchester City v Bournemouth (2pm), Liverpool v Newcastle (4.30pm)
- Monday 24 August: Fulham v Chelsea (8pm)
Key Early Season Matches
Iraola's Anfield debut comes on 29 August against Nottingham Forest. Coventry's first top-flight home match since 2001 will be against Hull. Arsenal visit Aston Villa on the second weekend, host Chelsea a week later, then travel to Sunderland and Brighton.
The Manchester derby takes place on 12 September at Old Trafford. United visit Liverpool on 21 November. City and Arsenal meet a week later at the Emirates, and Liverpool go to Everton that same weekend.
Later Season Highlights
Roberto De Zerbi's first north London derby is on 5 December when Tottenham host Arsenal. Arsenal entertain United just before Christmas. On Boxing Day, Frank Lampard's Coventry visit Chelsea. Liverpool travel to United on 23 January, and City host Arsenal a week later. Liverpool host Arsenal on 6 February.
The final day on 30 May sees Arsenal at home to Brighton, City at Sunderland, and Liverpool hosting Bournemouth. Chelsea and United finish at home to Brentford and Fulham respectively.
