Champions Arsenal and Man Utd Face Newcomers, Liverpool in Tough Opener

Arsenal, the reigning champions, will kick off the new Premier League season with a Friday night fixture on August 21st against Coventry, following the fixture release. The Gunners face a challenging start, with an away trip to Aston Villa and a home clash against Chelsea in the subsequent weeks. Chelsea, under new manager Xabi Alonso, will begin their campaign with a London derby against Fulham. Andoni Iraola will make his Liverpool debut against Newcastle on Sunday, August 23rd, at 6:30 PM BST. Last season's runners-up, Manchester City, will host surprise package Bournemouth, while Manchester United will travel to newly promoted Hull City on the opening weekend of the English top flight.

Here are all the opening weekend fixtures for the Premier League: