Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty ImagesBy The Athletic UK StaffAug. 13, 2026 12:01 am EDT Updated The new Premier League season is almost upon us and we want to gauge the mood among fans of every club going into the 2026-27 campaign.It is the time of year when a new signing can mean optimism abounds. Alternatively, a less-than-impressive pre-season and a lack of transfer activity can leave supporters fearing the worst.Let us know how you feel about your club’s prospects this season via our simple poll below and, as has become tradition, George Caulkin will analyse the results and report back with The Athletic’s hope-o-meter, a not particularly scientific reflection of fans’ hopes and fears for the coming season.
Aug 13, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
