Football fiesta begins. On August 16, the new England Premier League championship kicks off. The battles of this country's championships, which are considered the strongest in the world, will once again be shown by "Viasat Sport Baltic". The championship, with 20 clubs playing, will last until May 24, 2015. The league will debut three teams - the team of "Leicester City", which finished first in the Championship last season and returned to the elite division after a 10-year break, the other newcomer of the Premier League - "Burnley", which remained second in the lower division last season, and after a year break, London's "Queens Parks Rangers" will again compete with the strongest clubs in the country. "Viasat Sport Baltic" will broadcast live matches this coming weekend and Monday. In the first round, the reigning champions of last season, "Manchester City", will play away against the footballers of "Newcastle United" on Sunday. The "Citizens" have retained their key players and will once again be one of the main contenders for the title. The team's lineup has been enriched by longtime Chelsea defender Frank Lampard, talented defender Bacary Sagna, who came from Arsenal. In the last championship, the runner-up "Liverpool" will host the players of "Southampton" at home on Sunday, coached by the Dutch football legend Ronald Koeman. "Liverpool" has lost its former leader Luis Suarez, but according to many football experts, they will also aim for high positions this season. The team of "Chelsea", which finished third in the 2013-2014 championship, will play away against the "Burnley" club on Monday. Jose Mourinho's team has been supplemented with the most stars compared to other clubs. One of the best goalkeepers in the world Thibaut Courtois, defender Cesc Fabregas, forwards Diego Costa and Didier Drogba will represent Chelsea, which is very serious about the champion's title. The fourth place team from last season "Arsenal" will host the London "Crystal Palace" team at home on Saturday. The fans of the "Gunners" have high expectations for the newcomer - Chile national team attacking leader Alexis Sanchez. There will be a huge interest on Saturday in the match of "Manchester United", which experienced a complete fiasco in the 2013-2014 championship, against "Swansea City" in Manchester. "The Red Devils" are now led by the Dutchman Louis van Gaal, considered one of the best coaches in the world. The multiple-time English champions may soon sign a contract with Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria. Broadcast schedule: August 16 at 14.40 - "Manchester United" - "Swansea City", at 16.55 - "Leicester City" - "Everton", at 19.25 - "Arsenal" - "Crystal Palace", August 17 at 15.25 - "Liverpool" - "Southampton", at 17.55 - "Newcastle United" - "Manchester City", August 18 at 21.55 - "Burnley" - "Chelsea".
