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By Chris Bevan
1203: I’ll also be bringing you as much news as I possibly can from the Championship, League One and League Two too - I spoil you, I really do. I might even mention poor old Chester City a couple of times for good measure - their season doesn’t start until today either, asthey only got permission on Thursday from the Football Association to belatedly start their campaign in the Blue Square Premier this weekend.From Jamie via text on 81111: “Ah football season. Here again to ruin my mood. How I’ve missed thee.”
1200: Three managers take charge of their first Premier League match today - Ancelotti at Chelsea, Roberto Martinez with Wigan and newly-promoted Burnley’s Owen Coyle. Look out for Wolves boss Mick McCarthy too - both of his two previous seasons as a boss in the top flight finished with Sunderland rock-bottom of the table, and the Molineux club also finished dead last in their last campaign in the Prem - 2003/04. Room for improvement there then…From rkblogger on 606:](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A55776306s_fromedit=1&s_type=15&s_sport=football)“YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! My life is complete again!!!”
1156: But there is plenty more going on as well. Oh yes. The defending champions, Manchester United, and last season’s runners up, Liverpool, don’t join the party until tomorrow, when they take on Birmingham and Liverpool respectively, but we have six other top-flight matches at 1500 BST today, including money-bags Manchester City at Blackburn and penniless Portsmourth against Fulham, and a tasty-looking late clash between Arsenal and Everton.BBC Sport’s Phil McNulty tweeting at Stamford Bridge:](http://twitter.com/philmcnulty)“Hull City chairman Paul Duffin in buoyant mood shaking hands and chatting with fans outside Stamford Bridge. Tough day ahead for the Tigers.”
1153: We’ve heard all the chat, now let’s see some action. So, where do we start Erm, how about Chelsea v Hull, at 1245 BST. Carlo Ancelotti’s first competitive match as Blues boss (the Charity Shield doesn’t count) is against the Tigers, who began last season like a train. They didn’t end it quite so well though, did they1151: Of course, we’ve had plenty of football in the last week to whet our appetites. The Football League and Blue Square Premier began last weekend, and since then we’ve had about a million Carling Cup games and some internationals too. All good fun(unless you’re Scottish)](http://www.paklinks.com/sport2/low/football/internationals/8193604.stm)but something was missing. Not anymore though…1149: Actually, don’t climb out of any windows. I’d hate it if you fell, especially from a rooftop. And try not to spontaneously combust, like I clearly am doing, either. You can dance about a bit, though, and wave your hands in the air - the return of top-flight football after 84 days is worth a bit of a celebration, isn’t it Yes, even if you’re aPortsmouth fan…
1147: Yes folks, it’s back. Open your windows, climb out and shout it from the rooftops - the Premier League starts today!1145 BST: Excited Er, I think I actually may be about to explode…