Fulham First Up For Blues

Last updated : 23 June 2005 By Brian Cartlidge

Blues will visit Craven Cottage to play Chris Coleman's side when the new Premier League season gets underway on Saturday, 13th August. Blues recorded a 3-2 win at The Cottage in last season's fixture.

The first home game is against Manchester City a week later on 20th August with a home game against Middlesbrough following three days later.

The visit to St Andrew's of arch rivals Aston Villa will be on Saturday, 15th October with the reverse fixture being played on Saturday, 15th April although both these games are likely to be changed for live television viewing I'm sure.

Blues entertain their other midland neighbours West Brom at St Andrew's on 11th March.

Last years Premier League champions Chelsea come to Blues on 1st April whilst runners-up Arsenal will visit on 4th February.

Blues first game against any of last season's promoted sides will be on 26th November when they visit Sunderland whilst Robbie Savages possible first return to St Andrew's since his move to Blackburn Rovers will take place on 17th April 2006.

Blues boss Steve Bruce's former club Manchester United visit St Andrew's on 28th December.

The 2005-06 season finishes on 7th May 2006 with an away game against Bolton Wanderers.