BLACKBURN Rovers open their 2008/09 Premier League account with a tricky away fixture at Everton on August 16.

They follow that up with a home clash against top-flight new-boys Hull City on August 23, before making their first trip to London, to face West Ham, seven days later.

Former manager Mark Hughes makes his first trip back to Ewood Park with his Manchester City side on December 28, two days after Rovers travel to Sunderland on Boxing Day.

Rovers wrap up their season with a final day home match against newly promoted West Brom on May 24.

See tomorrow's Lancashire Telegraph for the full list of fixtures.