In the new season's fixtures which were announced on Thursday, Tottenham Hotspur, whom Egyptian duo Hossam Ghaly and Ahmed Hossam 'Mido' play for, face Sunderland in Roy Keane's top-flight debut as a manager.

Arsenal host Fulham in an early London derby while Liverpool, who are seeking to mount a serious challenge for the Premiership title, travel to Aston Villa.

The first top-four clash will come on the 18th of August when Liverpool tackle Chelsea at Anfield Road.

Opening fixtures- Saturday August 11th:

Arsenal v Fulham

Aston Villa v Liverpool

Bolton v Newcastle

Chelsea v Birmingham

Derby v Portsmouth

Everton v Wigan

Man Utd v Reading

Middlesbrough v Blackburn

Sunderland v Tottenham

West Ham v Man City