PREMIER LEAGUE NEWCOMERS Brighton and Hove Albion will face Pep Guardiola’s Man City on the opening day of the 2017-18 campaign.

Chris Hughton’s side are set for a tough test early on following their promotion from the Championship in the 2016-17 campaign.

Meanwhile, Arsenal play 2015-16 champions Leicester, Chelsea host Burnley and Man United are at home to West Ham.

Liverpool travel to Watford, while Tottenham are bracing themselves for a trip to St James’ Park to face newly promoted Newcastle, with the Magpies beating Spurs 5-1 in their last Premier League game in 2016.

Meanwhile, the second week has thrown up a big fixture, with last year’s runners-up Tottenham taking on Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.

Premier League opening day fixtures (12 August)

Arsenal v Leicester City

Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester City

Chelsea v Burnley

Crystal Palace v Huddersfield Town

Everton v Stoke City

Manchester United v West Ham United

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur

Southampton v Swansea City

Watford v Liverpool

West Bromwich Albion v Bournemouth

View the full list of fixtures here.

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