How to watch the Premier League in Australia as Liverpool welcome back fans at Anfield

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The Premier League returns on August 14 with Manchester City looking to defend their title after comfortably finishing first last season. 

Newly-promoted Brentford host the opening game of the 2021-22 campaign against Arsenal before Manchester United tackle Leeds in the blockbuster match of the round. 

Elsewhere, Chelsea will be hoping to back up their Super Cup win with victory against Crystal Palace, while Tottenham will be out to put an early dent in Man City's title defence. 

How to watch the Premier League in Australia

Optus Sport have the exclusive broadcast rights for the English Premier League in Australia for the 2021-22 season. 

Every game will be shown live and on-demand on their platform with mini-matches and a variety of highlight packages also available after each fixture. 

You can subscribe to Optus Sport for $14.99 per month or pay $139 for a 12-month annual pass - Optus Sport is also included in selected Optus plans at no extra cost.

Until August 24, fans are being offered a 12-month annual pass at the discounted price of $99

Premier League matchday one fixture details: Dates, kick-off times and broadcast information

Date (AEST) Time (AEST) Match/Result Stadium Broadcast
Sat Aug 14 5.00am Brentford v Arsenal Brentford Community Stadium Optus Sport
Sat Aug 14 9.30pm Manchester United v Leeds United Old Trafford Optus Sport
Sun Aug 15 12.00am Leicester City v Wolves King Power Stadium Optus Sport
Sun Aug 15 12.00am Chelsea v Crystal Palace Stamford Bridge Optus Sport
Sun Aug 15 12.00am Watford v Aston Villa Vicarage Road Optus Sport
Sun Aug 15 12.00am Everton v Southampton Goodison Park Optus Sport
Sun Aug 15 12.00am Burnley v Brighton Turf Moor Optus Sport
Sun Aug 15 2.30am Norwich City v Liverpool Carrow Road Optus Sport
Sun Aug 15 11.00pm Newcastle v West Ham St. James' Park Optus Sport
Mon Aug 16 1.30am Tottenham v Manchester City Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Optus Sport
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