Leeds United's Premier League opener against Liverpool chosen for Sky Sports, Sheffield United clash live on BT Sport

As expected, Leeds United will kick off their Premier League season against champions Liverpool live on Sky Sports.

The game at Anfield between the Championship champions and the Reds has been moved to 5.30pm on Saturday September 12.

TOP FLIGHT - Championship winners Leeds United face Premier League champions Liverpool in the first game of the new season, live on Sky Sportsplaceholder image
TOP FLIGHT - Championship winners Leeds United face Premier League champions Liverpool in the first game of the new season, live on Sky Sports

It's the first of two live televised games for the Whites in their first month back in the top flight.

The Yorkshire reunion with Sheffield United at Bramall will be shown live on BT Sport at 12pm on Sunday September 27.

It is not yet known if all behind closed doors games will be screened, before the return of fans to limited capacity stadia.

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