The complete set of fixtures for the 2023/24 Premier League season has been announced, and it promises an emotional opener as defending champions Manchester City travel to face Burnley, who are now managed by club legend Vincent Kompany.
The defending champions will face a challenging away trip to Turf Moor, taking on last season's Championship winners in their season opener on Friday, August 11.
Kompany, the iconic figure of Manchester City's recent success, will be determined to make it a tough encounter for his former club, as Burnley aims to kick-start their bid for survival with a potential upset.
Arsenal, last season's runners-up, will commence their title campaign with a home fixture against Nottingham Forest in the early kick-off on Saturday.
Other matches on Saturday include Brighton hosting Luton Town at the Amex Stadium and Everton welcoming Fulham to Goodison Park.
Newly-promoted Sheffield United will face Crystal Palace, who are currently without a manager, at Bramall Lane. Newcastle will also be in action on Saturday, engaging in an enticing clash against Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
Sunday will witness the start of Ange Postecoglou's and Mauricio Pochettino's tenure at Tottenham and Chelsea, respectively. Tottenham will embark on a trip across London to face Brentford, whom they struggled against last season. Meanwhile, Chelsea will play host to Liverpool in the late kick-off, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge.
The announcement of the full Premier League fixtures for the upcoming season has ignited excitement and anticipation among football enthusiasts worldwide, as the teams prepare to battle it out for glory on the pitch.