FIVE of Newcastle United's first seven Premier League matches have been selected for coverage on live television.
The Magpies' season opener with Tottenham has been put back to Sunday, August 13 with a 1.30pm kick-off time.
The club's first away game comes at Huddersfield Town a week later, and that has also been put back to Sunday, August 20 (1.30pm).
September's away game at Swansea City is the third game selected for live television coverage, with the date changed to Sunday, September 10 (4pm).
The long trip to Brighton's Amex Stadium has also been put back a day, and will now be shown live on Sky on Sunday, September 24 (4pm).
And Rafael Benitez's meeting with his former club, Liverpool, has also been selected by the TV companies.
Liverpool's visit to St James' Park will now take place on Sunday, October 1 (4.30pm).
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