EPL Fixtures 2020/21 Out, Liverpool Begin Title Defence Against Leeds
The English Premier League (EPL) fixtures for the 2020/21 season are out.
The coronavirus-induced shortened campaign is due to start on Saturday, September 12, and finish on May 23, 2021.
The season will need to finish in enough time to accommodate the rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament, which is due to start on 11 June.
Liverpool will begin the defence of their title with a home game against newly-promoted Leeds United.
Former champions Chelsea start at Brighton while Arsenal travel to Fulham, winners of the Championship play-off final.
After Jürgen Klopp’s champions face the Championship winners at Anfield, they visit Chelsea prior to hosting Arsenal.
Liverpool also have a Merseyside derby and a match at Manchester City in their first 10 fixtures.
Premier League 2020-21 opening fixtures:
- Crystal Palace v Southampton
- Fulham v Arsenal
- Liverpool v Leeds
- Tottenham v Everton
- West Brom v Leicester
- West Ham v Newcastle
- Brighton v Chelsea
- Sheffield United v Wolves.
