Brighton chief thrilled to face Manchester City on Premier League return
Chris Hughton’s Seagulls are back in the top flight for the first time since 1983.
Albion chief executive Paul Barber said: "We hoped to have one of the big clubs for our first home game. We look forward to welcoming Pep Guardiola and his superstars here in August.
"You always start looking at groups of games to see if you have a tough run or less tough run.
"The group of games at the end of the season, when you have got Spurs, Manchester United and Liverpool in the last four matches, is tough, (also) a way to Chelsea and Newcastle over the Christmas and New Year period is going to be tough.