MANCHESTER UNITED will kick off their Barclays Premier League title defence at home to Newcastle.

The same fixture produced a 6-0 masterclass by the champions last season, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a memorable hat-trick.

But doubts linger over whether the Portuguese star will still be at Old Trafford next season.

New boss Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari will start his reign at home to FA Cup holders Portsmouth.

Arsenal will look to get off to winning ways as they take on newly-promoted West Brom, while Liverpool are the only side who finished in the top four last season to start away at Sunderland.

Premier League debutants Stoke will travel to Bolton, while Hull host last seasons escape artists Fulham.

Tottenham will get the ball rolling with a trip to Middlesbrough, while West Ham host Steve Bruces Wigan side.

Mark Hughes Manchester City will travel to Aston Villa, with his old club Blackburn making the trip to Everton.

Last seasons title rivals United and Chelsea will first lock horns on September 20 at Stamford Bridge.

You can check out each club's fixtures by clicking on their name below.

• Opening fixtures, August 16, 17, 18

Arsenal v West Brom

Aston Villa v Manchester City

Bolton v Stoke

Chelsea v Portsmouth

Everton v Blackburn

Hull v Fulham

Manchester United v Newcastle

Middlesbrough v Tottenham

Sunderland v Liverpool

West Ham v Wigan