How the 2021-22 Premier League fixture schedule could affect teams’ prospects

The fixture list has thrown up different degrees of difficulty for Manchester United and Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

The fixture schedule for the 2021-22 Premier League season is out and could have a significant impact on how teams fare during the campaign.

Using aggregated bookmakers’ odds to rank sides in order of predicted difficulty, a projected final table has been put together.