The Premier League fixtures for the upcoming season have been released, with defending champions Manchester City facing a tough opener away to Chelsea on August 18. The match will see Pep Guardiola come up against his former assistant Enzo Maresca, who recently took charge of Chelsea.
Manchester United, winners of the FA Cup, will kick off the season at Old Trafford against Fulham on August 16. Newly promoted Ipswich will face Liverpool, who have a new manager in Arne Slot.
Leicester, back in the Premier League after a brief spell in the Championship, will take on Tottenham on August 19. Brighton will start their campaign against Everton, while West Ham, under new boss Julen Lopetegui, will face Aston Villa.
Arsenal, who finished as runners-up last season, will begin their season at home against Wolves. It promises to be an exciting start to the new Premier League season.
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