If they can avoid a slow start after their exertions in the United States and little time to rest following the 2024-25 season, Chelsea can use that familiarity to take advantage of a fairly open title race and steal a march in the opening months, setting themselves up nicely for the campaign to come.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has predicted a ‘harder than before’ Premier League season in 2025/26.Slot’s side begin their defence of the Premier League title at home to Bournemouth tomorrow

The 2025-26 Premier League season is almost upon us and there is so much intrigue as teams look to close the gap with reigning champions Liverpool.