Promoted trio face brutal Premier League openers

Coventry, Hull and Ipswich start their Premier League campaigns against last season's top three.

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What happened. The fixture list has handed the three promoted clubs a daunting start, with matches against last season's top three and European qualifiers.

• Coventry open away at Arsenal, last season's champions.
• They then travel to Manchester City at the Etihad.
• Hull and Ipswich also face tough early fixtures.

A tough start could shape their survival hopes early in the season.

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