LONDON: The 2018-19 edition of the Premier League is all set to begin on August 11 as the tournament organizers announced the fixtures for the season on Thursday.
Arsenal’s new manager Unai Emery will be facing his first and possibly his biggest hurdle in the very first match of the season as his team will host defending champions Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester United’s manager Jose Mourinho is renowned for winning Matchweek 1 games the most out of all managers in the Premier League at present and will aim to extend his record when United will host 2016 champions, Leicester City at Old Trafford on the same day.
Champions League finalists Liverpool will open their campaign with a home game against West Ham at Anfield.
The Premier League granted Tottenham Hotspur’s request to play 3 out of their first 4 games away from home this season. The Spurs have reportedly been behind schedule when it comes to building their new stadium, which costs £850 million and would have a capacity of 62,000. As a result, PL and Spursagreed for the latter to host a match at the iconic Wembley Stadium on August 18, taking on Fulham. Tottenham is likely to host Liverpool on September 15 in its new stadium for the first time.
2015 champions Chelsea will kick off their campaign in an away game as well against Huddersfield.
