Updated 12:04am 26 June 2012

West Ham first up for Paul Lambert as Aston Villa manager

Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert

Paul Lambert will kick off his Premier League career as Aston Villa manager with an away tie at newly-promoted West Ham United.

His first Premier League tie at Villa Park will come the following Saturday, when the club hosts Everton, followed by an away match against Newcastle United.

Villa will play Midland rivals West Bromwich Albion on September 29 at Villa Park, and will be at home against Spurs on Boxing Day, with an away tie against Swansea City on New Year's Day.

The club's Premier League season ends with an away match at Wigan Athletic.

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