The 2022/23 Premier League fixture list has today been confirmed. It's a difficult start for Chelsea, who face Everton away from home and then Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in their opening two matches of the season.
The Blues will be looking to mount a serious title challenge next season and reduce the gap to Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. However, a big summer transfer window is required for Chelsea, who are now under brand-new ownership.
A strong start is always key to a Premier League campaign and Chelsea face a difficult beginning to the season on paper. Everton away is followed by Tottenham (H), Leeds United (A), Leicester City (H), Southampton (A) and West Ham United (H).
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Chelsea of course will be playing Champions League football again next season after securing a third-place finish last time out. So, with this being said, football.london takes a look at the Champions League group stage fixtures that come directly after a Premier League match.
Matchday 1
The opening group stage match of the Champions League campaign kicks off on September 6-7. Chelsea play West Ham at Stamford Bridge on September 3, leaving them a three/four-day gap for their first European clash of the season.
Matchday 2
The second European match is scheduled for a week later on September 13-14. The Blues travel to Fulham on September 10 and then face Liverpool on September 17.
Matchday 3
The halfway point of the Champions League group stage is on October 4-5. It's Crystal Palace away on the first day of October, before Wolves at home the following weekend.
Matchday 4
The fourth European clash comes a week later on October 11-12. Chelsea go to Aston Villa on October 15, leaving a three/four-day gap for the trip to the Midlands.
Matchday 5
The penultimate game of the group stage comes on October 25-26. Manchester United at home awaits the Blues on October 22 before a trip to Brighton on October 29.
Matchday 6
The final match of the 2022/23 Champions League group stage is scheduled for November 1-2. Chelsea are set to play Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on November 5.
All listed fixtures can still change date.
