United handed tough start ahead of title defence

Manchester United will begin their quest to win a 13th Barclays Premier League title by travelling to West Bromwich Albion on the opening day of the 2011/12 season.

The Champions then host north-London duo Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal before a trip to The Reebok Stadium to face Bolton Wanderers.

Following the visit of Chelsea, United face Stoke City.

After United surpassed Liverpool's record of 18 league titles last season, the two renew their rivalry on 15th October, followed by the visit of Manchester City.

United's return trips to Arsenal and Chelsea come on January 21st and February 4th respectively, which is then followed by Liverpool's trip to Old Trafford.

City then host United on the 28th April.

 

OPENING 10 FIXTURES:

13/08/2011 - West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester United

20/08/2011 - Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur

27/08/2011 - Manchester United vs Arsenal

10/09/2011 - Bolton Wanderers vs Manchester United

17/09/2011 - Manchester United vs Chelsea

24/09/2011 - Stoke City vs Manchester United

01/10/2011 - Manchester United vs Norwich City

15/10/2011 - Liverpool vs Manchester United

22/10/2011 - Manchester United vs Manchester City

29/10/2011 - Everton vs Manchester United
 

KEY DATES:

21/01/2012 - Arsenal vs Manchester United

04/02/2012 - Chelsea vs Manchester United

11/02/2012 - Manchester United vs Liverpool

03/03/2012 - Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United
 

FINAL THREE FIXTURES:

28/04/2012 - Manchester City vs Manchester United

05/05/2012 - Manchester United vs Swansea City

13/05/2012 - Sunderland vs Manchester United