Ever wondered how the Premier League fixtures are decided?
The scheduling of all 380 matches is a thorough and meticulous process that lasts nearly six months.
Clubs are asked to specify any dates they wish to play at home, for example club anniversaries, or away.
Sometimes, teams who are developing their stadiums may ask to start the season away from home to allow extra time to have their ground ready for their first home match.
For policing reasons, there are situations where two clubs in close proximity will not play at home on the same matchday.