The Premier League is back: The SportNews preview

For the first time in 30 years Liverpool as defending champions in the English football season. Many are expecting an exciting race with runner-up in the new season Manchester City . Or will it be a three-way fight? After a gigantic transfer offensive, this also applies FC Chelsea again as a possible title contender.

The London club spent around 250 million euros on new signings this summer. But even though there were strong players on the offensive with Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, the Blues' defense is not nearly as well positioned. Chelsea are also not optimally positioned in the goalkeeper position - after last year's demotion of regular goalkeeper Kepa. It comes down to a duel again In contrast to Chelsea, Liverpool and City were hardly active on the transfer market. The Reds' only new signing was Greek left-back Kostas Tsimikas. Runner-up Manchester City was also unusually frugal. To date, Dutch defensive ace Nathan Ake, who came from Bournemouth, is the Citizens' most prominent newcomer. In the end, it will probably still come down to a duel between the two clubs, also because the teams of Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have been well-coordinated for years. In the end, the Reds should win the race as they are better organized defensively.

Chelsea have strengthened their offense with Hakim Ziyech (number 22) and Timo Werner (11), among others. © APA/afp / GLYN KIRK

Next to Chelsea also seems Manchester United to be reinvigorated. The team developed extremely last season under coach Ole Gunnar Solskjær and gained a quality and mental player in Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek. The Red Devils are once again a hot contender for a place in the Champions League and can be considered about as strong as Chelsea, even if it won't be enough to be at the top - similar to the Blues. Can Tottenham and Arsenal keep up? Also the North London clubs Tottenham and Arsenal are expected to fight for the Champions League places. While Arsenal have been playing much better than before since Mikel Arteta's coaching change, this effect hasn't necessarily had an impact on Spurs. José Mourinho hasn't really been able to develop his team further so far. In addition, the team is extremely dependent on top striker Harry Kane, who is very injury-prone. Who will be “best of the rest”? Probably behind the Big Six Leicester City have the best chance of being named “best of the rest”. The Foxes narrowly missed out on the Champions League last year and have largely kept the team together so far. Only left-back Ben Chilwell went to Chelsea. A successor has already been presented with Atalanta's Timothy Castagne. There is also a lot to trust in them Wolverhampton Wanderers (most recently 7th place twice) and that Everton FC . Carlo Ancelotti's team has upgraded the midfield with South Americans James Rodriguez and Allan.

James Rodriguez should work magic at Everton in the future. © FIRO/SID

West Ham , Newcastle United and Southampton In terms of their team strength, however, they are clearly in the middle of the table. Could be a surprise Leeds United worry, which returned to the Premier League in the summer after 16 years. The team of Cult coach Marcelo Bielsa maintains an offensive style of play and has acquired two extremely interesting players in the Spanish national player Rodrigo and the German national player Robin Koch. However, in order to play a good role in the Premier League, further reinforcements are needed. In any case, there should be no lack of euphoria among Manchester United's arch-rivals.

Who is relegated? Even though Sheffield surprised everyone with 9th place in the previous season, the dreaded second year after promotion is likely to be much more difficult. Besides Sheffield also counts Burnley , Brighton and Crystal Palace to the relegation candidates. In recent years, all three teams have generally managed to stay in the league with ease. Fulham On the other hand, they want to finally establish themselves again in the Premier League after being immediately relegated two years ago. The London club has strengthened itself significantly with PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. Nevertheless, Fulham will play against the grain from the start, just like West Bromwich Albion , which is also new to the league.

GB Premier League International	SP	TV	P
1. Arsenal FC	30	72:24	68
2. Liverpool FC	29	67:27	67
3.Manchester City	30	67:29	67
4. Aston Villa	31	63:46	59
5.Tottenham	30	62:44	57
6. Manchester Utd.	29	40:40	48
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The Premier League is back: The SportNews preview

On Saturday the time has finally come: the Premier League starts the new season. We dare to predict.

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