EPL: Newcastle have the most difficult start against Chelsea

Premier League fixtures are out – and it’s Newcastle United who have the toughest start, with Chelsea handed a more favourable set of games.

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By looking at where teams finished last season and giving them points based on their placing, we can determine a rough guide of which fixtures will pose the most problems. Manchester City receive a score of 20, Arsenal 19, all the way down to Burnley on three points, Sheffield United on two and Luton Town with one as the playoff winners.