LET BATTLE COMMENCE ... Manchester United will
defend their title
Next up for the Red Devils is a visit to Burnley, who
won promotion via the Championship play-offs.
Alex Ferguson's men have to wait until August 29 before
their first match against one of the top four clubs when they play
Arsenal at Old Trafford.
United visit Anfield on October 24 and Liverpool, who
finished runners-up to United last season, go to Old Trafford on
March 20.
Chelsea are the last of the other big guns to face the
champions.
New Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti will pit his wits
against United at Stamford Bridge on November 7, with the return
fixture on April 3.
United close the season at home to Stoke on May 9.
Liverpool start and end their campaign with away
fixtures, at Tottenham on August 15 and Hull on May 9.
The Reds visit Stamford Bridge on October 3 and play
host to last season's third-placed team on May 1.
Rafa Benitez's side are at home to Arsenal on December
12 and visit the Gunners on February 9.
Ancelotti's first game in charge of Chelsea in English
football will be at the Bridge against Hull on August 15, with the
season finishing at home to Wigan on May 9.
Chelsea are away to Arsenal on November 28 and at home
to the Gunners on February 6.
Arsene Wenger's side open their campaign away to
Everton and close the season with a home fixture against
Fulham.
Championship top dogs Wolves host West Ham on the
opening day of the season and finish with a home fixture against
Sunderland.
Wolves fans will be looking forward to a December 15
trip to Old Trafford and a home clash against United on March
6.
