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Premier League kicks off on August 15 with Liverpool-Bournemouth, Man Utd host Arsenal

Thomas Frank's first match as Tottenham manager will be at home to newcomers Burnley the following day

Liverpool will begin the defence of their Premier League title with a home game against Bournemouth on Friday, August 15.

Thomas Frank's first match as Tottenham manager will be at home to newcomers Burnley the following day, while Sunderland's return to the top flight also begins at home on August 16 against West Ham United.

The third Premier League newcomers, Leeds United, kick off the season with a clash with Everton at "Eland Road".

The first-round derby is at "Old Trafford", where Manchester United host runners-up Arsenal.

Full schedule of the first round of the English championship:

August 15, Friday
Liverpool - Bournemouth

August 16, Saturday
Aston Villa - Newcastle United
Brighton and Hove Albion - Fulham
Nottingham Forest - Brentford
Sunderland - West Ham United
Tottenham - Burnley
Wolverhampton - Manchester City

Sunday, August 17
Chelsea - Crystal Palace
Manchester United - Arsenal

Monday, August 18
Leeds United - Everton