Liverpool stormed the Premier League last season – can anyone stop them from claiming a record 21st title?
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 15, when champions Liverpool entertain Bournemouth.
Arne Slot’s Reds will be favourites to lift the trophy once more, but can Arsenal improve on three consecutive second-placed finishes? Manchester City are expected to bounce back from an uncharacteristically quiet season under Pep Guardiola, while Chelsea are the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) champions.
Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at the likely candidates.
Slot’s side stormed to a record-equalling 20th Premier League title last season. The Reds finished 10 points clear of Arsenal – and that after taking their foot off the gas in a winless four-game run to finish.
