Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted that his side have been given a tough start to the new Premier League season.
Spurs will begin their campaign with a trip to local rivals Crystal Palace on August 17.
"Selhurst Park is always a difficult stadium to go to, it's a London derby and a tough start," Villas-Boas told the club's official website.
You can view the comprehensive list of Tottenham's league fixtures for next season here.