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The 2019/20 Premier League campaign commences this weekend and there are some very intriguing facts looking ahead to the forthcoming fixtures.

Liverpool host Norwich City at Anfield on Friday night to start proceedings and they often inherit great amounts of success against the Canaries.

The current Premier League champions Manchester City travel to London Stadium as they face West Ham – a ground they have taken some excellent results from.

With all 20 teams optimistic of getting off to the perfect start with three points, it poises to be an extremely entertaining weekend display.

Whether your target is staying in the division or pushing for a European position, there are set to be many thrills and spills along the way.

To get you prepared for the weekend, here are 20 interesting facts across all of the Premier League fixtures…

Newcastle United v Arsenal

Arsenal have won 12 of their last 13 competitive fixtures against Newcastle United, losing only once in this run: 1-2 at St James’ Park in April 2018

Liverpool v Norwich City

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Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 12 matches with Norwich City (all in the Premier League), winning 10 and drawing two while scoring three times the number of goals as the Canaries in these matches (39-13).

Watford v Brighton

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This is the second successive season that Watford have hosted Brighton & Hove Albion on MD1 of a Premier League season. Watford defeated the Seagulls 2-0 at Vicarage Road last August thanks to a Roberto Pereyra double.

Leicester City v Wolves

The last time that Leicester and Wolves met on the opening matchday of a league season was in 1934-35 (1-1 draw at Leicester City) – that season, the Foxes were relegated from the top-flight.

Manchester United v Chelsea

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The last time that Manchester United played Chelsea at home on the opening matchday of a league season was in 1958-59. United won 5-2 with Bobby Charlton scoring a hat-trick.

Crystal Palace v Everton

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Everton are unbeaten in their last nine Premier League meetings with Crystal Palace; winning four and drawing five.

West Ham United v Manchester City

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Manchester City have won their last seven competitive matches against West Ham United with a combined score line of 23-3 in their favour.

Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Diogo Jota celebrates scoring for Wolves against Leicester.

The last meeting between these Leicester and Wolves was in January 2019, with Wolverhampton Wanderers winning 4-3 at Molineux thanks to a last-minute winner from Diogo Jota.

Liverpool v Norwich City

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On the only previous occasion that Liverpool started a league season at home against Norwich City, the Reds won the top-flight league title ahead of Manchester City in 2nd (1976-77). Liverpool beat Norwich 1-0 at Anfield on MD1 that season.

West Ham United v Manchester City

Manchester City have scored 17 goals against West Ham at the London Stadium; eight more goals than any other opposition side away at the Hammers in this ground.

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