Chelsea against West Bromwich in Premier League
Published:Thursday | June 17, 2010 | 1:38 PM
Chelsea will begin the defence of their English Premier League title with a home match against newly promoted West Bromwich Albion on Saturday August 14.
Heavyweights Liverpool and Arsenal will meet at Anfield on the opening weekend.
Last season\'s runners-up Manchester United will play a home match with top-flight new boys Newcastle.
Championship play-off winners Blackpool start at home to Wigan, while Tottenham host Manchester City, who they edged out for fourth place last term.
Also on the opening day of the 2010 to 2011 season, Aston Villa face West Ham and Everton travel to Blackburn, while Steve Bruce\'s Sunderland are at home to his old club Birmingham, Stoke visit Wolves and Bolton welcome Europa League runners-up Fulham.
The Premier League season will end on May 22, meaning it will finish after the FA Cup final for the first time since 2002.