Soccer-Liverpool begin Premier League title defence against Bournemouth, Arsenal visit Man Utd

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - May 25, 2025 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Premier League REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

(Reuters) -Liverpool will begin their Premier League title defence when they host Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15 while last season's runners-up Arsenal visit Manchester United two days later, England's top flight said on Wednesday.

Manchester City, who are eyeing a seventh Premier League title under Pep Guardiola after finishing third in the last campaign, take a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers for their season opener on August 16.