Manchester United Kick Off Against Birmingham

5 months ago 18th Jun 10:22

Manchester United will begin the defence of their Premier League title against the newly promoted Birmingham City when the new season gets underway in August.

And the reigning champions won’t face any of the big four clubs until the end of the month when they come face to face with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

However it’s not as easy a ride for Liverpool who were in contention for the title last season as they kick off their campaign against Tottenham.

It’s also a tricky encounter for Arsenal as they have to face the tough Everton who are looking to build on their F.A Cup final back in May.

A new season brings a new manager to Stamford Bridge in the form of A.C Milan’s former boss Carlo Ancelotti as they try to wrestle the premier league title out of the iron grasp of Manchester United and they will face Hull in their opening game.

But all will be on the champions United as they move on without Cristiano Ronaldo, who has completed his dream move to Real Madrid this summer, and Carlos Tevez looks set to follow him out of Old Trafford.

-Opening weekend - Saturday, 15 August
Aston Villa v Wigan
Blackburn v Manchester City
Bolton v Sunderland
Chelsea v Hull
Everton v Arsenal
Manchester Utd v Birmingham
Portsmouth v Fulham
Stoke v Burnley
Tottenham v Liverpool
Wolves v West Ham

-Tuesday, 18 August
Arsenal v Bolton
Birmingham v Portsmouth
Burnley v Manchester United
Fulham v Blackburn
Hull v Tottenham
Sunderland v Chelsea
West Ham v Aston Villa
Wigan v Wolves