Chelsea in horror Premier League fixtures start with Thomas Tuchel taking on bitter rivals Tottenham early on

CHELSEA face old manager Frank Lampard in their opening game in what is a horror start to the season.

Thomas Tuchel's side travel to Lampard's Everton on August 6 to kick-off their Premier League campaign.

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It proved an unhappy hunting ground for the Blues last season after losing 1-0 to the Merseysiders in May.

Chelsea will then welcome rivals Tottenham to Stamford Bridge in their second league match on the 13th.

The pick of the month in September is a home game against Liverpool on the 17th, the team they lost TWO domestic finals to this year.

October proves a hectic month with six games in total, including a home clash with Manchester United on the 22nd.

With the World Cup kicking off in Qatar on November 21, Chelsea play only two league matches that month.

They host Arsenal on the 5th and then travel to Newcastle on the 12th.

The World Cup is due to end on December 18 and only eight days later the Blues return to league action.

They host Bournemouth on Boxing Day before a New Year's Eve trip to Nottingham Forrest.

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Chelsea then have a horror start to the year, with a home clash to City and away day at Liverpool sandwiched in between a home game with Crystal Palace.

February sees Tuchel take his side to Spurs for a return fixture on the 25th.

Chelsea also take on Leeds and Everton at home - which will see Lampard set for a Stamford Bridge return - in March.

April is another busy period with six games crammed in, as Chelsea play United on the 22nd and Arsenal a week later, both away.

Chelsea also play Brentford at home in between meaning they face three games in seven days.

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May brings a close to the campaign with Chelsea travelling to Bournemouth on the 6th and Forrest at home on the 13th.

A trip to champions City follows on the 20th before the Blues end their season on the 28th at home to Newcastle.

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