Everton have been dealt a kind opening period and start off with a home clash against Southampton after the Premier League fixtures for the new 2021-22 season were revealed on Wednesday morning.
A currently manager-less Toffees - after Carlo Ancelotti left for Real Madrid earlier this month - start against the Saints before travelling to face Leeds and then Brighton on the road before the first international break.
The Merseyside Derbies against Liverpool are pencilled in for November 30 at home and April 23 away, and Everton conclude their campaign with a trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal.