Champions Manchester United will travel to Swansea City for their
first Premier League match under new manager David Moyes, while Manuel
Pellegrini's Manchester City are at home to Newcastle United on August
17.
United, kicking off their league campaign without Alex Ferguson in
charge for the first time since 1986, were handed a tricky opening five
matches in fixture lists published on Wednesday.
They host Chelsea, with Jose Mourinho back in charge for the second
time, on August 24 before Moyes makes a return to Merseyside with a game
at Anfield against old foes Liverpool on August 31.
The champions then take on promoted Crystal Palace before making the
short journey to the Etihad Stadium for the first Manchester derby
against last year's runners-up with their new Chilean manager on
September 22.
The return Manchester derby at Old Trafford is scheduled for March 21.
"Lively start to the season! Let us at them," declared United defender Rio Ferdinand on Twitter.
Chelsea, third last season behind the Manchester clubs, start at
Stamford Bridge against newly promoted Hull City with Frank Lampard
hoping to make a record 18th appearance in an opening fixture of a
Premier League season.
The west Londoners then host Aston Villa after their trip north to United.
Everton, with Roberto Martinez stepping into Moyes's shoes, start
out at Norwich City before hosting Chelsea as their fourth match of the
season. They visit Manchester United on December 3.
Liverpool start the season at home to Stoke City, now under the
leadership of Mark Hughes, while Arsene Wenger's Arsenal are at home to
Aston Villa at the Emirates.
Promoted Cardiff City travel to West Ham United while Crystal Palace
mark their return to the top flight with a home match against Tottenham
Hotspur.
The first Welsh Premier league derby between Cardiff and Swansea is
due on November 2 at the Cardiff City Stadium with the return fixture on
February 8.
The season ends on May 11, when Manchester United are at
Southampton, Chelsea travel to Cardiff, Arsenal visit Norwich, and
Manchester City host West Ham.
The FA Cup final has been moved back to after the end of the league season with the match scheduled for May 17.
- SuperSport
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