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Fixture changesThe first live televised matches have been selected for the new Barclays Premier League season. The campaign will begin with a bang as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester City at 12.45pm on Saturday 14th August.
The two sides finished fourth and fifth respectively last season in what proved to be an intriguing battle for the final Champions League spot.
Spurs edged it thanks to a 1-0 win at Eastlands in the penultimate fixture of the campaign and the mouth-watering re-match will be shown live on Sky Sports.
The second televised fixture sees champions Chelsea take on newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion on ESPN at 5.30pm on 14th August.
FIRST VISITSky Sports will then screen Liverpool v Arsenal at 4pm on Sunday 15th August giving fans the chance to see Roy Hodgson's first match in charge at Anfield.
And then Newcastle United's return to the Barclays Premier League will be shown on Sky Sports at 8pm on Monday 16th August when they visit Manchester United.
The second weekend of the new campaign sees Chelsea attempt to avenge last season's defeat at Wigan Athletic, live on Sky Sports at 5.15pm on 21st August.
The following day, ESPN will show Newcastle United v Aston Villa at 1.30pm followed by Fulham v Manchester United at 4pm on Sky Sports.
Newly-promoted Blackpool's first live match will be at Chelsea on Sunday 19th September at 4pm on Sky Sports.
The cameras' first visit to Bloomfield Road will be on Sunday 17th October for the visit of Manchester City.
PUT BACKWayne Rooney's return to Goodison Park will be live on Sky on Sunday 12th September unless Manchester United are drawn to play in the Champions League the following Tuesday. In that case, the match would revert to Saturday 11th September at 12.45pm, still on Sky Sports.
United have another potential switch on Sunday 26th September. If they are down to play in the Champions League on the following Tuesday, the match will revert to 25th September.
Wigan Athletic v Wolverhampton Wanderers is scheduled for Monday 4th October but could move to Saturday 2nd October at 12.45, remaining live on Sky Sports.
Two fixtures have already been put back 24 hours on the penultimate weekend of the season to avoid clashing with the FA Cup final which has been brought forward to 14th May because the Champions League final is being held at Wembley in 2011. Others are likely to follow.
Several other matches have switched or are subject to alteration for other reasons. Click here to view a full list of fixture or kick-off changes.
Courtesy orf: premierleague.com