Premier League fixtures: Brighton start against Manchester City, holders Chelsea host Burnley

Brighton and Hove Albion will face Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in their first Premier League match, while holders Chelsea begin their title defence at home to Burnley.

Star-studded City will present daunting opposition for Brighton, who won promotion to the top-flight for the first time in 34 years in 2016-17, but Chris Hughton's side at least start at home after the eagerly anticipated fixture list was revealed on Wednesday.

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