Newcomer Leeds collides with Liverpool in the opening of the Premier League
Liverpool begin their Premier League title defense on September 12 at Anfield against newcomer Leeds United who are returning to the competition for the first time in 16 years. Manchester City and Manchester United will not participate in the competition until 19 September until the two teams have a 30-day break after the end of their European participation. City was expected to start the season against Aston Villa and United against Burnley, but the matches will be postponed.
United play their first game of the new season at home against Crystal Palace on September 19, according to the schedule published by the League League today, Thursday, while City will visit Wolverhampton Wanderers on the same day.
Mikel Arteta kicks off his first full season as Arsenal coach by playing at newcomer Fulham, while North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur host Everton in the opening round's highlights. Chelsea and Wolverhampton will play their first game of the new season on September 14 against Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield United, respectively. Liverpool, the team of coach Juergen Klopp, will visit Chelsea in its second match before Arsenal hosts the FA Cup champions in the next round.