Follow usManchester City will start the defense of their Premier League title against Burnley, the team led by Vincent Kompany.
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Guardiola’s men trip to Turf More is on August 11 and it will certainly be a special occasion, since Kompany, who has impressed at Burnley, leading them convincingly back to the England’s top flight, was an iconic figure at the Citizens, captaining them for 8 years and leading them to 4 Premier League titles.
The two sides already met back in March in FA Cup 1/4 final, where City trashed helpless Burnley 6-0.
City face a relatively ease schedule in the opening games as they face newly promoted Sheffield United and host Fulham and Nottingham Forrest.
A look at some of the top clubs' first eight Premier League fixtures.
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The opening round provides a mouth-watering derby as Chelsea host Liverpool.
Arsenal take on Nottingham Forrest, while Tottenham are paired against Brentford. Manchester United take on Wolverhampton at Old Trafford.
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