Manchester City will start their Premier League title defence with an away match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on August 18, as announced by the Premier League on Tuesday.
Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, will have an intriguing start to his tenure facing a team he knows well from assisting Pep Guardiola during City’s treble-winning season and coaching their youth team.
The Premier League season will commence with FA Cup winners Manchester United hosting Fulham on August 16.
Arsenal, last season’s league runners-up, will begin their campaign at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 17.
Other notable opening fixtures include Championship winners Leicester City taking on Tottenham Hotspur at home and Newcastle United facing off against play-off winners Southampton.
Ipswich Town, making a return to the Premier League after a 22-year absence following consecutive promotions, will host Liverpool in an early kick-off on August 17.
This season will start in mid-August without a mid-season break, allowing for an extended off-season.
