Perhaps the showpiece game of the opening weekend pits Arsenal against Manchester United, a game that was once a title decider, now pitting second from last season against 15th. It does not get much easier for the Gunners from their on out with their 38 game league campaign seeing two of their toughest away games in their first six.

Liverpool will begin its latest Premier League title defense at home to Bournemouth on Aug. 15 while Manchester United will host Arsenal in the opening round of next season.

Premier League Fixtures Announced as Liverpool Begin Title DefenceLiverpool will raise the curtain on their Premier League title defence under Arne Slot with a Friday night clash at Anfield against