Manchester City begin quest for fifth straight Premier League title at Chelsea

Old Trafford will host the first game of the new season as Fulham visit Manchester. 

DRIVE FOR FIVE: Manchester City’s bid for a fifth straight Premier League title will begin away to Chelsea (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City will begin their pursuit of an unprecedented fifth consecutive Premier League title away to Chelsea on the opening weekend of the new season.

The match on Sunday, August 18 will pit Pep Guardiola against his former assistant Enzo Maresca, who was appointed Chelsea boss this summer after guiding Leicester to promotion last term.