Liverpool host Norwich, City face West Ham in EPL openers

Thursday, 13 June 2019 15:01

European champions Liverpool will kick-off the 2019/20 English Premier League at home to last year's Championship winners Norwich on August 9.

Manchester City will begin the defence of their crown against West Ham the following day, while arguably the stand-out fixture of the opening weekend sees Manchester United host Chelsea on Sunday.

Aston Villa mark their return to the top flight with a trip to Champions League runners-up Tottenham Hotspur, while fellow newcomers Sheffield United go to Bournemouth.

STAND-OUT FIXTURES

Manchester City v Tottenham, August 17

Arsenal v Tottenham, August 31

Chelsea v Liverpool, September 21

Manchester United v Arsenal, September 28

Manchester United v Liverpool, October 19

Liverpool v Tottenham, October 26

West Ham v Sheffield United, October 26

Liverpool v Manchester City, November 9

Wolves v Aston Villa, November 9

Liverpool v Everton, December 4

Manchester City v Manchester United, December 9

Crystal Palace v Brighton, December 14

Tottenham v Chelsea, December 21

Arsenal v Chelsea, December 28

More from Sports News

Williams to face Australia's Joint in Wimbledon comeback

American great Serena Williams will face Australian 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round of her eagerly awaited return to Wimbledon, a potentially tricky tie for the seven-time champion playing at the tournament for the first time since 2022.
Australia reach World Cup knockouts, Turkey beat USA

Australia booked their spot in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Thursday after a cagey draw against Paraguay, who are set to qualify as a third-placed finisher, while Turkey beat USA 3-2, scoring the winner with virtually the last kick of the match.
Netherlands win Group F, Japan and Sweden also through

The Netherlands scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the first half en route to a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday night in Kansas City in Group F, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 in Texas.
Beccacece hails Ecuador's biggest World Cup victory

Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece said all Ecuadoreans have a lot to celebrate on Thursday after the country's biggest World Cup result ever, coming from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and advance to the knockout stage.
New Zealand openers break record against England

New Zealand took control of the third Test at Trent Bridge with Tom Latham and Devon Conway setting a record partnership for the Kiwis against England on Thursday.