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Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker(Image: Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Mark Chapman is set to be the first of BBC's new presenting trio to host Match of the Day when it returns alongside the Premier League this weekend.

The English top-flight kicks off for a new campaign on Friday night as Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield.

Gary Lineker, who had been a presenter on the iconic Premier League highlights show Match of the Day since 1999, will not be returning this season.



The team will provide analysis of matches including Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Aston Villa vs Newcastle United, Brighton vs Fulham, Sunderland vs West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley and Wolves vs Manchester City.

Article continues belowMark Chapman will host the first traditional Match of the Day of the new Premier League season(Image: PA)

Cates, also a key presenter for Sky Sports' Premier League coverage, is set to host a programme on Wednesday, August 13.

The show will feature highlights from Spurs' UEFA Super Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain and a preview of the upcoming Premier League season.

Logan, a familiar face in BBC's sports coverage since 2007, will lead the first weekend's Match of the Day 2 show on Sunday, August 17.

Toffees fans will have to wait for their first appearance on Match of the Day this season.

Their opener is on Monday, August 18, at newly promoted Leeds United.

This will be followed by an appearance on Match of the Day 2 when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, August 24.

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