Champions to start against Newcastle
Champions Manchester United will begin their Premier League title defence at home to Newcastle on August 16.
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Originally Posted by EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Sir Alex Ferguson's side, who pipped Chelsea to the title last season, close the campaign with a trip to newly promoted Hull City on 24th May.
United face top four sides Liverpool and Chelsea away on successive weekends, September 13 and September 20, before also visiting Arsenal on November 8.
The Red Devils are at home to Chelsea on January 10, play host to Liverpool on March 14 and Arsenal visit Old Trafford on May 16, on the penultimate weekend of the season.
New Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari starts with a home game as the Premier League runners-up entertain FA Cup winners Portsmouth.
Chelsea then face Liverpool at home on October 25 and Arsenal at home on November 29.
The Blues visit Liverpool on January 31, Arsenal on May 9 and are away to Sunderland on the final day of the season.
Of the top sides, Arsenal look to have the more straightforward opening and closing day fixtures as they entertain West Brom on August 16 and are at home to fellow promoted side Stoke on May 24.
Arsenal's fixtures against fellow top four side Liverpool are at home on December 20 and away on April 18.
Liverpool begin their campaign away to Sunderland and face a final day home game with Tottenham.
Championship winners West Brom face a tough start at Arsenal and are away to Blackburn on the final day of the season.
Albion fans will be looking forward to trips to Manchester United on October 18, Liverpool on November 8 and Chelsea on Boxing Day.
The Baggies are at home to Chelsea on November 15, Manchester United visit The Hawthorns on January 27, Arsenal visit on March 3 and Liverpool on May 16.
Stoke begin their season with an away fixture against Bolton and finish up with a final day trip to Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal.
Hull fans can look forward to a home match with Fulham on August 16 and a final day meeting with Manchester United.
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FULL FIXTURES LIST - 2008 / 2009 SEASON
July 2008
12 Jul Pre-season Aberdeen A 15:00
19 Jul Pre-season Kaizer Chiefs N 15:30
22 Jul Pre-season Orlando Pirates N 20:10
26 Jul Pre-season Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates N 15:30
27 Jul Pre-season Portsmouth kick-off TBC N 00:00
August 2008
02 Aug Pre-season RCD Espanyol H 15:00
04 Aug Pre-season Peterborough A 19:45
06 Aug Pre-season Juventus H 20:00
10 Aug Community Shield Portsmouth N 15:00
16 Aug Barclays Premier League Newcastle H 15:00
23 Aug Barclays Premier League Portsmouth A 15:00
29 Aug UEFA Super Cup Zenit St Petersburg N 19:45
30 Aug Barclays Premier League Fulham H 15:00
September 2008
13 Sep Barclays Premier League Liverpool A 15:00
20 Sep Barclays Premier League Chelsea A 15:00
27 Sep Barclays Premier League Bolton H 15:00
October 2008
04 Oct Barclays Premier League Blackburn A 15:00
18 Oct Barclays Premier League West Brom H 15:00
25 Oct Barclays Premier League Everton A 15:00
28 Oct Barclays Premier League West Ham H 20:00
November 2008
01 Nov Barclays Premier League Hull City H 15:00
08 Nov Barclays Premier League Arsenal A 15:00
15 Nov Barclays Premier League Stoke City H 15:00
22 Nov Barclays Premier League Aston Villa A 15:00
29 Nov Barclays Premier League Man City A 15:00
December 2008
06 Dec Barclays Premier League Sunderland H 15:00
13 Dec Barclays Premier League Tottenham A 15:00
20 Dec Barclays Premier League Wigan H 15:00
26 Dec Barclays Premier League Stoke City A 15:00
28 Dec Barclays Premier League Middlsbro H 15:00
January 2009
10 Jan Barclays Premier League Chelsea H 15:00
17 Jan Barclays Premier League Bolton A 15:00
27 Jan Barclays Premier League West Brom A 19:45
31 Jan Barclays Premier League Everton H 15:00
February 2009
07 Feb Barclays Premier League West Ham A 15:00
21 Feb Barclays Premier League Blackburn H 15:00
28 Feb Barclays Premier League Portsmouth H 15:00
March 2009
04 Mar Barclays Premier League Newcastle A 19:45
14 Mar Barclays Premier League Liverpool H 15:00
21 Mar Barclays Premier League Fulham A 15:00
April 2009
04 Apr Barclays Premier League Aston Villa H 15:00
11 Apr Barclays Premier League Sunderland A 15:00
18 Apr Barclays Premier League Wigan A 15:00
25 Apr Barclays Premier League Tottenham H 15:00
May 2009
02 May Barclays Premier League Middlsbro A 15:00
09 May Barclays Premier League Man City H 15:00
16 May Barclays Premier League Arsenal H 15:00
24 May Barclays Premier League Hull City A 15:00
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Though start with Newcastle home and again Pompey away from home.
I must say that once again we'll have a very tought season end.
Good thing that we'll play Lpool, Chelsea and Arsenal home into the 2nd part of the season.
Any other toughts ?