Source: Northern_Echo
Black Cats to face Blues on Wearside
BIRMINGHAM CITY will provide Sunderland with their opening match of the Premier League season at the Stadium of Light on August 14.[LNB] The first Tyne-Wear derby of the season against Newcastle United will be held at St James' Park on October 30.[LNB] On November 13 they face title hoders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge before facing a trip to last year's runners up Manchester United on Boxing Day.[LNB] The New Year starts with a home fixture against Blackburn Rovers before January 22 sees the return fixture of the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle at the Stadium Of Light.[LNB] The season comes to a close on May 22 with an away trip to the east end of London to face West Ham United.[LNB] ***** For a full list of all the opening day's fixtures for the North-East's clubs see Friday's The Northern Echo.[LNB]
