2017-2018 Premier League schedule released

The Premier League released the official schedule for the 2017-2018 season with plenty of big games early to grab viewers' attention. Defending champions Chelsea will open up the season at home to Burnley before going visiting Wembley Stadium the following week as Tottenham's first opponents at its temporary home. Brighton and Hove Albion got a tough first draw, hosting Manchester City in their first ever Premier League game. West Ham United will have to play their first three games away as their stadium is being used for the world athletic championships. The first North London derby of the season takes place on November 18 with Arsenal playing host to Tottenham. The Manchester derby is set to be played in Old Trafford on December 9 with the reverse fixture scheduled for April 7 in the Etihad.