The Premier League publishes the fixtures for 2023/24. Kompany returns to Man City for opener

June 15 - Treble-winning Manchester City kick off the next Premier League season on Friday August 11 at promoted Burnley, led by former captain Vincent Kompany.

Luton Town, another promoted side with the smallest Premier League stadium ever at under 10,500, played their first top game since 1992 at Brighton a day later when the Premier League runners-up last season, Arsenal hosted Nottingham Forest.

The pick of the first round fixtures will undoubtedly be Mauricio Pochettino's first game as Chelsea manager at home to Liverpool on Sunday August 13.

Full first round matches:

Friday August 11

Burnley v Manchester City

Saturday August 12

Arsenal v Nottingham Forest

Bournemouth v West Ham

Brighton v Luton Town

Everton v Fulham

Sheffield United v Crystal Palace

Newcastle United v Aston Villa

Sunday August 13

Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea v Liverpool

Monday August 14

Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers

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