2010-2011 Fixtures Announced

Thursday, June 17, 2010

2010-2011 Fixtures Announced

Villa will kick off the 2010-11 Barclays Premier League campaign with a home game against West Ham United.

New Hammers boss Avram Grant will bring his side to Villa Park for the opening day clash on Saturday August 14.

A week later, Martin O'Neill's men travel to Newcastle United for the Magpies' first game at St James' Park since their return to the top-flight.

There are a host of mou-watering West Midlands derbies to look forward to, starting with a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday September 25.

Villa will then host Second City rivals Birmingham City on Saturday October 30, followed by newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion on Saturday December 11.

The return clash against Blues at St Andrews is scheduled for Saturday January 15, before the claret and blues welcome Wolves to Villa Park on Saturday March 19 and then head for the Hawthorns to face West Brom on Saturday April 30.An exciting festive period is also in prospect for Villa.

Tottenham Hotspur are the visitors to Villa Park on Boxing Day and, in the same week, Villa face trips to Manchester City (December 28) and Chelsea (January 1).

The season will be rounded off in style against two of the top-flight's big guns - Arsenal away on (Saturday May 14), followed by Liverpool at home (Saturday May 22).

Click here for the full 2010-11 fixture list

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Thursday, June 17, 2010