By Chris O'Brien
June 30 2006

Manchester United will kick-off the new season with a home clash against Chris Coleman's Fulham. The Old Trafford opener is followed by a visit to the Valley before a match-up against the newly-promoted Watford.

Manchester United will kick-off the new Premiership campaign at home to Fulham on August 19th, following the release of the new fixtures from the Premier League.

The Old Trafford curtain-raiser will be followed by a trip to the capital, visiting Charlton on the following Tuesday. United then visit Watford, before entertaining Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal respectively.

The first derby against Liverpool takes place at Old Trafford on October 22nd, with the return fixture at Anfield on March 3rd. The big all-Manchester affairs are December 9th and May 5th, with the first fixture between ourselves and the bitter Blues at home.

United end the season with a home tie against West Ham United on May 13th.

Once again, due to pathetic copyright laws, unofficial web-sites and supporters clubs - the ones who pay over the odds to watch these games - are not permitted to print the fixtures without purchasing a high-priced license.

Fixtures are subject to change for television purposes, and whispers are suggesting the game against Fulham could be moved to the following day for 'Premiership Plus' coverage.