Liverpool to face newly-promoted Leeds in first round of Premier League fixtures

Liverpool to face newly-promoted Leeds in first round of Premier League fixtures. Leeds United’s long-awaited return to the English Premier League will begin with a trip to Anfield to face defending champion Liverpool.

Playing in the top flight for the first time since 2004, Leeds has been rejuvenated under Marcelo Bielsa’s management and will have its Premier League credentials soundly tested against Liverpool in the opening round of fixtures on September 12.