Overview
- The 2025/26 Premier League season begins this weekend as Liverpool welcome Bournemouth on Friday and Arsenal travel to Manchester United on Sunday.
- Reigning champions Liverpool have invested over £260 million on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez as part of a broader £2 billion summer spending spree.
- Arne Slot must navigate Ryan Gravenberch’s one-match ban, fitness doubts over Alexis Mac Allister and defensive injury concerns before the campaign kicks off.
- Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak remains unresolved after a reported £110 million bid was rejected by the Magpies.
- Liverpool’s season curtain-raiser will carry extra weight at Anfield following the July death of forward Diogo Jota.