# Soccer: Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on 15 August while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend. Following the Bournemouth game Liverpool have tricky fixtures at Newcastle and at home to Arsenal. Thomas Frank’s first match as Tottenham boss will come on 16 August at home against newly promoted Burnley, while Sunderland make their return to the top flight against West Ham on the same day. The third team of newcomers, Leeds, play Everton on 18 August.
Soccer: Liverpool kicks off Premier League title defence at Anfield against Bournemouth