Premier League: 2021/22

[westcorklad]

The fixtures for the new PL season have been announced this morning.
Brentford begin their 1st ever PL season with a home match against Arsenal, Norwich start at home to Liverpool and Watford begin at home to Aston Villa.

The first round of fixtures scheduled for the weekend of 14th/15th August:

Brentford v Arsenal
Burnley v Brighton
Chelsea v Crystal Palace
Everton v Southampton
Leicester City v Wolves
Manchester United v Leeds United
Newcastle United v West Ham United
Norwich City v Liverpool
Tottenham v Manchester City
Watford v Aston Villa

[Paulstevens]

Thanks WCL
Tough opening game for Leeds, away to Manchester United, but might be a good time to play them, some good fixtures, Spurs v Man City, will be interesting

[westcorklad]

Thanks WCL
Tough opening game for Leeds, away to Manchester United, but might be a good time to play them, some good fixtures, Spurs v Man City, will be interesting

Could Harry Kane be playing for Guardiola`s team against Spurs in that match?

[Paulstevens]

Rafa Benitez appears close to becoming Everton manager, I didn't see that coming,
I wonder how the Everton fans that used to refer to him as the fat Spanish waiter feel now, he would do well there

[westcorklad]

Rafa Benitez appears close to becoming Everton manager, I didn't see that coming,
I wonder how the Everton fans that used to refer to him as the fat Spanish waiter feel now, he would do well there

With his track record Benitez would probably lead Everton to a high finish in the PL and maybe an outside chance of winning a trophy but how would the Toffees` fans react to him becoming their manager not to mention the Liverpool ones? I think this is far from a done deal.

[BabaChoco]

I think he will do well at Everton if he's backed by the owners

[Bluered99]

Don't care who comes 2nd, 3rd or fourth as long as Man Utd are top 🤣🤣

[Rooney2808]

Liverpool will definitely finish top 4 and I think will be right up their challenging. They have improved their defence. They have a great midfield Fabinho, Thiago, Henderson are up with the best as a midfield, they need more from the likes of Keita and some younger players to step up. If Mane can rediscover his form, Mane, Jota, Salah and Firmino is a great attack!
It will be 3 way battle for league between City, Pool and Chelsea I think. United will be up their for most of the season but will fall away towards the end unfortunately.
Palace will be interesting, not sure how good a manager Viera is. They have made some good signings and if they can bed in quickly they will be fine.
Not sure who will go down but I think Brighton will be fine, play good football just need to score more.

[Bluered99]

More hopeful than the last few years, I think an upgrade on Mcfred is needed in midfield and pogba needs to perform consistently - if he stays and looking like he will.
But Citeh and chelski have strengthed and Liverpool are keeping quiet so it's going to be tough..

[Brooksey86]

New season, old Arsenal... At least their supporters can relax now, benchmark has been set. Brenford were OK, but dont see them upsetting bigger teams..

I felt Brentford were excellent. Almost like another Leeds. Closing Arsenal down very quickly as a team. Now Arsenal didn’t help the case but Brentford will only grow in confidence and get fitter.

They are well able after knocking out 4 teams from the cup last season

Only time will tell how they perform