The Red Devils will host the Premier League's newcomers in the opening day on August 15th.

The toughest tie will see runners-up Liverpool facing Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, while Chelsea host Hull City at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal visit Everton in another exciting encounter, whereas newly-promoted duo Burnley and Wolves meet Stoke and West Ham respectively.

The final of the season will be on the ninth of May 2010, more than a month before the World Cup in South Africa.

Day 1 Fixtures

August 15th

Aston Villa v Wigan

Blackburn v Man City

Bolton v Sunderland

Chelsea v Hull

Everton v Arsenal

Man United v Birmingham

Portsmouth v Fulham

Stoke v Burnley

Tottenham v Liverpool

Wolves v West Ham