Premier League Fixtures Released, Arsenal Face Tricky Opening Fixtures

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The 2021/22 Premier League fixtures have been released and the dates of all 380 matches set to be played.

Premier League champions Manchester City get their 2021/22 title defence under way at Tottenham Hotspur on August 14.

Newly-promoted Norwich City welcome Liverpool to Carrow Road, with Brentford hosting Arsenal, Champions League holders Chelsea have a London derby with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester United take on rivals Leeds United at Old Trafford.

The second week will have Arsenal vs Chelsea as the highlight. Arsenal will later  travel to Manchester City and Chelsea face Liverpool at Anfield on August 28.

The first Manchester derby is scheduled for  November 6 at Old Trafford.

Manchester United who finished second last term face Man City away on March 5, and then play Tottenham at home on March 12, Liverpool away on March 19, Leicester at home on April 2 and Everton away on April 9

Liverpool make a short trip to Old Trafford on October 23, while the north London derby is scheduled for September 25 at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and January 15 at Tottenham.

United and Chelsea meet at Old Trafford on the penultimate weekend before the season's final round of games takes place on May 22.