The Premier League fixtures for the 2015-16 season have just been published.
Champions Chelsea will begin the defence of their crown with a home match against Swansea City on the weekend beginning Saturday August 8.
Meanwhile, last season’s runners-up, Manchester City, will kick off with a trip to West Bromwich Albion.
City had asked the Premier League to start the season away from the Etihad Stadium, due to expansion works at their East Manchester home.
Local rivals Man United will get underway with home clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal start with a London derby against West Ham United.
Check out all of the opening day fixtures below. Dates and kick-off times are subject to change, based on TV coverage.
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Man City fixtures 2015-16: United visit in March, pre-Christmas trip to Arsenal.
Tottenham Hotspur fixtures 2015-16: Arsenal & Chelsea derbies in November, March & April.
Liverpool fixtures 2015-16: STOKE NIGHTMARE to start, dates with Man United in Sept & Jan.
Man United fixtures 2015-16: Van Gaal’s second season kicks off against Tottenham.
Arsenal fixtures 2015-16: London derby to start, Chelsea, Liverpool & Stoke AWAY in January.
Chelsea fixtures 2015-16: Premier League champions start AND end at HOME.
Bournemouth v Aston Villa
Arsenal v West Ham United
Chelsea v Swansea City
Everton v Watford
Leicester City v Sunderland
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle United v Southampton
Norwich City v Crystal Palace
Stoke City v Liverpool
West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City
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