Trips to Aston Villa and Sunderland, plus the first London derby against Chelsea, have all been shifted.
Arsenal have had three Premier League fixtures moved for live television coverage in the opening weeks of the new season.
After the already confirmed Friday night opener at home to Coventry City on August 21, Arsenal’s first away game at Aston Villa will now be played on Monday, August 31, kicking off at 8pm on Sky Sports.
Arsenal’s first London derby of the season has also been moved, with Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea visiting Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6 at 4.30pm, again on Sky Sports.
Arsenal’s trip to Sunderland will remain on Saturday, September 12, but will now kick off at 8pm for TNT Sports coverage.
The home game against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, September 19 is unchanged, with a 3pm kick-off and no live UK broadcast.
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