Pick of the bunch is perhaps Man City hosting Newcastle United. Crystal Palace open their Premier League return with the visit of Tottenham to Selhurst Park, Arsenal entertain Aston Villa, newly promoted Hull City have a baptism of fire at Stamford Bridge.

Champions Man United start the season away at Swansea City and Cardiff City’s first ever Premier League match sees the Bluebirds take on the Hammers at Upton Park.

PREMIER LEAGUE OPENING DAY FIXTURES:

Saturday, 17 August 2013

Barclays Premier League

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Chelsea v Hull

Crystal Palace v Tottenham

Liverpool v Stoke

Man City v Newcastle

Norwich v Everton

Sunderland v Fulham

Swansea v Man Utd

West Brom v Southampton

West Ham v Cardiff

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Liverpool will tell Luis Suarez, 26, he has to put in a transfer request if he is to leave the club. (Daily Mail)

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Arsenal are favourites to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain. (London Evening Standard)

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Manchester City expect to complete the £30m transfer of Malaga playmaker Isco. (Telegraph)

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Barcelona are targeting a £30m deal for Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata. (Daily Mirror)

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Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 26, will reject a move to Manchester City to join Real Madrid in a £55m deal. (Daily Star

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OFFICIAL: Schalke have completed the signing of Christian Clemens from Bundesliga 2. side, FC Koln.

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