Summary

  • Premier League fixtures for 2020-21 season revealed

  • Champions Liverpool host newly promoted Leeds United on opening day

  • Which match are you looking forward to most?

  • Get involved using #bbcfootball

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    Get Involved - 2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealedpublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    So now you have had time to digest your team's fixtures, we want to know what match you are looking forward to most and why.

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  2. Chelsea's first fivepublished at 10:14 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

    2020-21 Premier League fixtures

    Chelsea

    Chelsea had an encouraging campaign in Frank Lampard's debut season at the Bridge, despite a nightmare 4-0 defeat at Manchester United on the opening weekend.

    This season they will be hoping to make a better start and, other than facing champions Liverpool, appear to have been helped out by the fixture computer.

    • 14 Sep: Brighton (A)
    • 19 Sep: Liverpool (H)
    • 26 Sep: West Brom (A)
    • 3 Oct: Crystal Palace (H)
    • 10 Oct: Southampton (H)

    You can find all Chelsea's 2020-21 Premier League fixtures here.

  3. Opening day factspublished at 10:09 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

    2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealed

    Here are some more facts and stats relating to the opening weekend:

    Crystal Palace v Southampton

    • Crystal Palace have won just three of their 22 Premier League matches against Southampton (W3 D6 L13), with this the first time they’ve met on opening day.
    • Southampton have won their last three away Premier League visits to Crystal Palace without conceding a single goal; the Saints have never won four consecutive away top-flight matches against an opponent.
    • Although this is their first Premier League meeting on opening day, Crystal Palace and Southampton did meet on MD1 in 2007/08 in the Championship, with the Eagles winning 4-1 at St. Mary’s and James Scowcroft scoring a hat-trick.

    Fulham v Arsenal

    • Fulham have lost each of their last five Premier League matches against Arsenal, conceding nine goals in their two defeats against the Gunners the last time they were in the top-flight in 2018/19 (1-5 home, 1-4 away).
    • Arsenal and Fulham have only met on the opening day once previously in the top-flight, with the Gunners coming from behind to beat the Cottagers 2-1 on MD1 in 2007/08.
    • Arsenal are looking to win on MD1 in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2009/10 (three in a row), while Fulham have lost their opening day game in each of their last two seasons, losing 2-0 to Crystal Palace in 2018/19 and 1-0 to Barnsley last season.
  4. Man Utd's first fivepublished at 10:04 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    Manchester United

    Like their neighbours, Manchester United will also begin their season a week later than the rest after their run to the Europa League semi-finals.

    You can find all of Manchester United's 2020-21 Premier League fixtures here.

    • 19 Sep: Crystal Palace (H)
    • 26 Sep: Brighton (A)
    • 3 Oct: Tottenham (H)
    • 17 Oct: Newcastle (A)
    • 24 Oct: Chelsea (H)
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    Get Involved - 2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealedpublished at 10:00 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    Holly Jones: Considering the fact that I saw leaked fixtures of the opening day and it was meant to be Man Utd vs Arsenal, to have Arsenal play Fulham is a much better prospect!

    Andrew Neill: Not fussed either way regarding who plays who when as you have to play everyone but the two 'need to be rescheduled' fixtures are going to play havoc with my Fantasy Football team.....

  6. Opening day factspublished at 09:55 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

    2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealed

    Our friends at Opta have compiled some stats related to the opening weekend's matches.

    Here is a selection:

    Liverpool v Leeds

    • Liverpool are unbeaten in their last eight games against Leeds in all competitions (W6 D2), since a 2-1 defeat in April 2001 in the Premier League.
    • Leeds have lost their last three away matches against Liverpool in all competitions, with this the Whites’ first trip to Anfield since a 2-0 defeat in the League Cup in November 2016.
    • Leeds have played more Premier League matches on MD1 without losing than any other team in the competition’s history (P12 W5 D7), while Liverpool have won six of their last seven games on opening day (D1), scoring 15 goals in their four under Jürgen Klopp (W3 D1).

    Tottenham v Everton

    • Spurs are unbeaten in each of their last 15 Premier League matches against Everton (W8 D7) since a 2-1 defeat back in December 2012 under André Villas-Boas.
    • Everton have won just three of their 28 away Premier League matches against Tottenham (D8 L17), with all three wins coming in consecutive seasons between 2006/07 and 2008/09 – they are winless in 11 visits since November 2008 (D4 L7).
    • This is the 11th time Spurs and Everton have met on MD1 of a top-flight season – three times more than any other fixture in top-flight history.
  7. Leeds, Leeds, Leedspublished at 09:52 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    Leeds United are back in the top flight for the first time since 2003-04 and I'm sure one of the first fixtures Whites fans are looking for are the two games against Manchester United.

    Well, here you go:

    Marcelo Bielsa's side are scheduled to travel to Old Trafford on 19 December (what a Christmas present that could be). The return game at Elland Road is due to take place on 24 April, 2021.

    Will we see similar scenes to this?

    Jermaine Beckford celebrating scoring for Leeds at Old Trafford in 2010Image source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - 2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealedpublished at 09:46 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    Re: Jonathan (9:27) Well Arsenal’s first seven fixtures are not much better. They include Liverpool, Man C, Man U, Leicester and Sheffield U.

    Dave from NI

  9. New Premier League fixtures - club-by-club guidepublished at 09:43 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

    Don't forget, if you want to check out your club's 2020-21 fixture list, then they can be found by heading over here.

  10. Man City's first fivepublished at 09:38 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    Manchester City

    Last season's runners-up Manchester City will be looking to make up that 18-point deficit on champions Liverpool, but could already be trailing the Reds before Pep Guardiola's side kick a ball.

    City will not start their campaign until a week later after being given extra rest following their involvement in the Champions League latter stages.

    You can find all of Manchester City's 2020-21 Premier League fixtures here.

    • 19 Sep: Wolves (A)
    • 26 Sep: Leicester (H)
    • 3 Oct: Leeds (A)
    • 17 Oct: Arsenal (H)
    • 24 Oct: West Ham (A)

  11. Champions past and presentpublished at 09:30 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    The matches between Manchester City and Liverpool could be pivotal in this season's title race.

    Pep Guardiola's side will host the champions on 7 November, while the return fixture at Anfield is scheduled for 6 February 2021.

    Meanwhile, Liverpool will face Manchester United at Anfield on 16 January 2021, with the return meeting at Old Trafford set for 1 May.

    Don't forget: Exact dates and kick-off times will be confirmed when the television selections are made!

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    Get Involved - 2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealedpublished at 09:27 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    Jonathan Blakely: Show me a more difficult seven opening games than West Ham’s...go on I’m waiting...

    These are West Ham's first seven:

    • Newcastle (H)
    • Arsenal (A)
    • Wolves (H)
    • Leicester (A)
    • Tottenham (A)
    • Man City (H)
    • Liverpool (A)

    *Nervous face emoji*

  13. Manchester derbiespublished at 09:20 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

    2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealed

    The first Manchester derby of the season is scheduled to take place at Old Trafford on 12 December.

    The return fixture at Etihad Stadium on 6 March, 2021.

    Split pic of  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pep GuardiolaImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - 2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealedpublished at 09:18 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    As a lifelong Liverpool Fan, who for the last five years has been living with a lifelong Leeds Fan, this is the moment we've been waiting for! Throw in the fact that his partner is from Harrogate and it's safe to say we had a pretty happy household this year!

    Dan, York.

    You say that now Dan, but what about when the match kicks off??

  15. The final daypublished at 09:15 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

    2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealed

    It may feel like a long way off, but your team's final fixture of the season in May 2021 could be crucial, with the title, Europe or relegation potentially on the line.

    Some notable last day fixtures include Liverpool hosting Crystal Palace, Manchester City at home to Everton and Manchester United travelling to Wolves.

    • Arsenal v Brighton
    • Aston Villa v Chelsea
    • Fulham v Newcastle United
    • Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion
    • Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur
    • Liverpool v Crystal Palace
    • Manchester City v Everton
    • Sheffield United v Burnley
    • West Ham United v Southampton
    • Wolves v Manchester United
  16. Festive fixturespublished at 09:11 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

    2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealed

    Boxing Day is always one of the most eagerly anticipated days on the football calendar.

    This year's fixture list has thrown up some tasty encounters, including Arsenal v Chelsea, Leicester v Manchester United and Newcastle travelling to Manchester City.

    Boxing Day fixtures (26/12/2020)

    • Arsenal v Chelsea
    • Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
    • Fulham v Southampton
    • Leeds United v Burnley
    • Leicester City v Manchester United
    • Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion
    • Manchester City v Newcastle United
    • Sheffield United v Everton
    • West Ham United v Brighton
    • Wolves v Tottenham Hotspur
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    Get Involved - 2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealedpublished at 09:08 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    Joe Garside: Liverpool vs Leeds on the opening day of the season - does the winner get the canal?

  18. Your club's guide to the 2020-21 seasonpublished at 09:06 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

    Want a club-by-club guide to the new Premier League fixtures? Of course you do.

    It can be found by heading over here.

  19. Tough start for Liverpoolpublished at 09:06 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

    2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealed

    Liverpool will have to hit the ground running when they begin the defence of their Premier League title.

    After their season opener against Leeds, Jurgen Klopp's side then travel to Chelsea on 19 September before hosting Arsenal on 26 Sepember.

    They then travel to Aston Villa before the first Merseyside derby of the season against Everton at Goodison Park immediately after the international break on 17 October.

    The return clash against Everton incidentally is scheduled for 20 February 2021.

    Liverpool's first five games:

    • 12/09/2020 Leeds United (H)
    • 19/09/2020 Chelsea (A)
    • 26/09/2020 Arsenal (H)
    • 03/10/2020 Aston Villa (A)
    • 17/10/2020 Everton (A)
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    Get Involved - 2020-21 Premier League fixtures revealedpublished at 09:04 British Summer Time 20 August 2020

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    What do we think of that then?

    Let me know what you think of the opening weekend and your team's fixture list using #bbcfootball or text me on 81111 (UK only).