Leeds United’s long-awaited return to the English Premier League will begin with a trip to Anfield to face defending champion Liverpool.
Playing in the top flight for the first time since 2004, Leeds has been rejuvenated under Marcelo Bielsa’s management and will have its Premier League credentials soundly tested against Liverpool in the opening round of fixtures on September 12.
The 2020/21 season will not include a winter break given the delayed beginning — English football’s top-flight campaign usually starts in August — caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and Manchester United and Manchester City, who competed in the latter stages of European competitions this month, will have a later start.
That means United’s match against Burnley and City’s clash with Aston Villa have been postponed.