The introduction of Friday-night fixtures makes the earliest possible impact on the Old Trafford calendar, with United’s first home match being moved from its provisional date of Saturday 20 August to Friday 19 August at 20:00 BST.
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However, United will be in European action on Thursday nights this season in the Europa League, so Mourinho’s Friday appearances may be rare.
Their cameras will also be at the Olympic Stadium for West Ham’s first game there against Bournemouth on Sunday August 21 (4pm).
The main highlight of Sky’s September line-up looks sure to be the Manchester derby on the 10th, which will see Jose Mourinho renew his rivalry with new City boss Pep Guardiola.
Leicester City will kick off the new Premier League season after their opening fixture at Hull was selected for live television coverage. United play Leicester at the same time on September 24.
An adjustment for the second weekend of the season sees Burnley host Liverpool after the two clubs reversed the fixtures.
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United will now face Spurs on December 11th, meaning Palace’s fixture – originally scheduled for Tuesday 13th – will now take place a day later at 8pm on Wednesday 14th December.
