With the 2008-2009 Premier League season all but a distant memory, many fans up and down the country are already looking ahead to the new season. However, without the distraction of a European Championship or World Cup it is shaping up to be a long summer without the beautiful game…with that in mind sport.co.uk has tracked down the date for the release of next season’s fixtures so that all true football fans will have something to talk about down the pub. Can Manchester United defend their crown without Ronaldo? Can Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool step up their challenge? Will Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, West Ham United, Everton and Aston Villa strengthen their squads and mount a serious bid for Champions League football? Are Bolton Wanderers, Fulham, Stoke City and Wigan Athletic able to build on their solid success? Will new boys Wolves, Burnley and Birmingham City have what it takes to survive in the top flight?
Premier League fixtures release date: Wednesday 17th June, 10:00am.
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Premier League season starts 15th August 2009