The 2021/22 Premier League season is way off from kick-off, but the schedule for the upcoming English top-flight campaign has already been revealed, with reigning champions Man City kicking off their title defense with a thrilling Tottenham showdown.
The upcoming season commences on August 14; however, the Cityzens aren't the only ones in for a tricky opening weekend as city rivals Man United embark on their campaign against Leeds, one of their historic foes. Liverpool and Arsenal will face two newly-promoted sides on Matchday 1, taking on Norwich City and Brentford respectively, as the new boys in the top-flight will look to make a bang with their entrance.
Chelsea, fresh off their UEFA Champions League success, take on Crystal Palace on day one, which shouldn't be a huge hill to overcome. However, Tuchel has been handed a rough start in his first full season in England as the Blues will face four of the traditional top six clubs in their opening six fixtures.
After their opening day clash with Palace, Mount and Co. will be in for tough back-to-back away ties, taking on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and Liverpool at Anfield in the span of a week. A clash with Aston Villa follows that, with tricky tests against Tottenham (A) and Man City (H) coming in succession.
The Premier League schedule for next season returns to its pre-COVID-19 ways, meaning it will run until May 22. Here's a quick rundown of the 2021/22 English top-flight fixtures list.
Opening round: 8/14/2021
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Brentford v Arsenal
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Burnley v Brighton
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Chelsea v Crystal Palace
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Everton v Southampton
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Leicester City v Wolves
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Manchester United v Leeds United
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Newcastle United v West Ham United
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Norwich City v Liverpool
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Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City
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Watford v Aston Villa
*All games are simultaneous kick-offs
Key dates
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First Merseyside Derby: November 30, 2021 - Everton vs Liverpool
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First Manchester Derby: November 6, 2021 - Man Utd vs Man City
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First North London Derby: September 25, 2021 - Arsenal vs Tottenham
Boxing Day fixtures (December 26, 2021)
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Aston Villa v Chelsea
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Brighton v Brentford
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Burnley v Everton
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Liverpool v Leeds
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Man City v Leicester City
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Newcastle v Man Utd
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Norwich City v Arsenal
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Spurs v Crystal Palace
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West Ham v Southampton
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Wolves v Watford
*To check out the 2021/22 EPL fixtures list in full, check out the Premier League's official website.
