Premier League fixtures: Arsenal face tough start to life on the road

London, August 20: Arsenal are braced for a series of tough away games in the early stages of the new season after the Premier League fixtures were released on Thursday (August 20).

The 2020-21 season-opener involves a short trip across London for the Gunners, but after that visit to newly promoted Fulham, things are set to get markedly more difficult on the road.

Before October is out, Mikel Arteta's side will have visited Anfield, the Etihad Stadium and Old Trafford.

Full Premier League Fixtures

Fans will have to wait until December 5 for a chance to see if Arsenal can avenge their July defeat to Tottenham at their bitter rivals' stadium. The return match is not until March.

The club's opening home game is also a London derby, with West Ham the visitors, while Boxing Day will see Chelsea visit the Emirates.

🗓 The #PLfixtures are in!

🏆 Find out how our @PremierLeague schedule looks for 2020/21 👇

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 20, 2020

Arteta led Arsenal to a disappointing eighth-placed finish last season, but the club did claim silverware by lifting the FA Cup.

Arsenal's fixtures in full: