Premier League fixtures: Manchester City start defence against Vincent Kompany’s Burnley, Chelsea to face Liverpool
The 2023/24 Premier League fixtures are out, with Manchester City set to begin their title defence against Burnley on Friday August 11.
Pep Guardiola’s City overhauled Arsenal in the closing weeks of last season but the Gunners built the foundations of a surprise 2022-23 Premier League title tilt on a strong start that saw them win their opening five games of the season. They start against Nottingham Forest on Saturday August 12.
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If Arsenal exceeded expectations, then there was disappointment at Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.
Liverpool and Chelsea will be aiming for returns to the Champions League for the 2024-25 season. Mauricio Pochettino begins his Stamford Bridge tenure with a blockbuster clash against Jurgen Klopp’s side at Stamford Bridge on Sunday August 13.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle kept Ten Hag’s side honest for much of the season – briefly occupying third as the campaign drew to a close – and held off Liverpool to finish fourth and secure Champions League football. They face Aston Villa on Saturday August 12.
Sheffield United were promoted alongside Burnley and Luton, and they begin their season with a match against Crystal Palace.
Opening weekend fixtures
The fixtures for the opening weekend of the Premier League season are as follows.
Friday August 11
- Burnley v Manchester City – 20:00
Saturday August 12
- Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – 12:30
- A.F.C. Bournemouth v West Ham United – 15:00
- Brighton v Luton Town – 15:00
- Everton v Fulham – 15:00
- Sheffield United v Crystal Palace – 15:00
- Newcastle United v Aston Villa – 17:30
Sunday August 13
- Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur – 14:00
- Chelsea v Liverpool – 16:30
Monday August 14
- Manchester United v Wolverhampton – 20:00
When does the Premier League season start and finish?
The Premier League begins on August 11 and runs through to May 19, 2024.
Which clubs are in the Premier League?
Southampton, Leeds United and Leicester City were relegated in 2022/23, with Burnley returning to the Premier League as Championship winners. Sheffield United secured the other automatic spot, while Luton Town were promoted via the play-offs.
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