When are the 2016-17 Premier League fixtures announced?

It is one of the most eagerly-awaited dates in the football calendar, and it is fast approaching

James Orr

Published: 6:00, 13 Jun 2016
Updated: 15:10, 13 Jun 2016

Who will Jamie Vardy's Leicester kick off their Premier League defence against?

WHO will shock Premier League champions Leicester City open up against? Where will Jose Mourinho begin his Manchester United reign?

All will be revealed on WEDNESDAY AT 9AM when the fixtures for the upcoming 2016-17 Premier League season are revealed.

Fans of Middlesbrough, Hull City and Burnley will be eagerly awaiting the fixtures as their teams return to the top flight following Championship promotion.

Jose Mourinho was unveiled as Manchester United boss on Friday — Jose Mourinho will begin his Manchester United tenure, but against who?

It has all changed on the managerial front for the season too - with the big guns coming in. Mourinho at United, Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and Antonio Conte in at Chelsea.

Mourinho replaces Louis van Gaal, who was given his marching orders after failing to qualify for the Champions League.

Guardiola takes over at the Etihad Stadium after Manuel Pellegrini was given the chop. Italy boss Conte, meanwhile, comes in as Chelsea manager after Euro 2016.