BREAKING: 2017/2018 Premier League fixtures released (SEE all Chelsea fixtures)

• The fixtures for the 2017/18 Premier League season has been released

• Reigning champions Chelsea will face Burnley at Stamford Bridge in the opening day fixture

• FA Cup champions Arsenal will face Leicester City at the Emirates Premier League champions Chelsea will begin the defense of their title at home against Burnley as the 2017/18 Premier League fixtures has been released.

The new Premier League season will kick-off on the weekend of August 12-13 2017 as Antonio Conte’s men will want to start the new season on a good note. Newly promoted Newcastle host Tottenham, while Brighton welcome Manchester City and Huddersfield visit Crystal Palace.

Arsenal who are the reigning FA Cup champions will start their own season with a tough duel against former League champions Leicester City at the Emirates.  The League is set to finish on Sunday 13 May 2018, a week earlier than last season, with the World Cup finals in Russia starting on 14 June.