Can anyone challenge Manchester United's dominance of the BarclaysPremier League? The Red Devils have won three league titles in a rowbut star man Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Real Madrid is sure togive their rivals some hope.
Burnley, Wolves and Birmingham all make a welcome return to the top flight - the Clarets securing their place at the top table after a 33-year absence after a stunning play-off victory at Wembley.
Here's the full list of Chelsea's fixtures for the forthcoming campaign- but please remember the dates and times are subject to change oncethe TV executives have had a look at them.
Keep up to date with all the big football news, gossip and match reports right here at Sportsmail online throughout the 2009/10 season.
August
15 Hull (H)
18 Sunderland (A)
22 Fulham (A)
29 Burnley (H)
September
12 Stoke (A)
19 Tottenham (H)
26 Wigan (A)
October
3 Liverpool (H)
17 Aston Villa (A)
24 Blackburn (H)
31 Bolton (A)
November
7 Man Utd (H)
21 Wolverhampton (H)
28 Arsenal (A)
December
5 Man City (A)
12 Everton (H)
16 Portsmouth (H)
19 West Ham (A)
26 Birmingham (A)
28 Fulham (H)
January
9 Hull (A)
16 Sunderland (H)
27 Birmingham (H)
30 Burnley (A)
February
6 Arsenal (H)
10 Everton (A)
20 Wolverhampton (A)
27 Man City (H)
March
6 Portsmouth (A)
13 West Ham (H)
20 Blackburn (A)
27 Aston Villa (H)
April
3 Man Utd (A)
10 Bolton (H)
17 Tottenham (A)
24 Stoke (H)
May
1 Liverpool (A)
9 Wigan (H)
Source: Daily_Mail