TV matches for UK announced

The first instalment of Barclays Premier League fixtures selected for broadcast in the UK has been announced.

Last season's top four sides Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal will feature live on Sky Sports and ESPN in the opening weekend of the 2011/12 season.The first televised fixture sees Newcastle United host Arsenal in a 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday, 13th August live on ESPN.On Sunday 14th August, Sky Sports will screen last season's runners-up Chelsea visiting Stoke City at 1.30pm, while Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United travel to West Bromwich Albion for a 4pm kick-off later that day.Newly-promoted Swansea City will have to wait until Monday 15th August to play their first-ever Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium but it will get maximum exposure to millions of viewers live on Sky Sports.The first Saturday lunch-time televised match comes on 20th August with the screening of the mouth-watering meeting between Arsenal and Liverpool at 12.45pm, live on Sky Sports.To view the full list of Barclays Premier League fixtures for live UK