Louis van Gaal is at the moment, focused on leading his Dutch side to a World Cup title in Brazil, but soon after that he would have to busy himself with his new job at Manchester United.
The Dutchman who has been hired as a replacement for David Moyes at the Old Trafford, will begin work with an opening game against Swansea as the fixtures for the 2014-15 season was released last Wednesday.
Manchester City will open the defence of their title with a trip to Newcastle United, while Liverpool host Southampton.
Manuel Pellegrini's side, who claimed a second title in three seasons, have been handed a tough start to their campaign, hosting Liverpool in the second week, followed a fortnight later by a trip to Arsenal and then a home fixture against Chelsea.
Chelsea travel to newly promoted Burnley on the first day of the season, August 16, followed by a home match to Championship winners Leicester City, who start life in the top-flight at home to Everton.
The other promoted side, Queens Park Rangers, host FA Cup runners-up Hull City in their first match, while Tottenham Hotspur will seek revenge for three defeats to West Ham United last term when they travel to east London on opening day.
Manchester United have the most eye-catching run-in among the country's top teams, facing Manchester City, Chelsea and Everton consecutively in April, handing van Gaal an instant hurdle to overcome during his first term in charge at Old Trafford.
Liverpool, meanwhile, face a tricky start, meeting Manchester City and Tottenham in their second and third fixtures respectively. Champions City also face a difficult opening, taking on Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea in their first five fixtures.
If one thing is guaranteed, the 2014-15 campaign will be stacked with genuine world-class attacking talent. Chelsea have already added Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona, and the Spaniard is only expected to be the start of an influx of top names to arrive before the opening day of the season.
