Overview

• Liverpool begin their title defence at Anfield against Bournemouth without Ryan Gravenberch due to suspension and with fitness doubts over Alexis Mac Allister, Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley.
• Arsenal travel to Old Trafford with Viktor Gyökeres set for his Premier League debut and Manchester United handing Benjamin Sesko his first appearance.
• The transfer window remains open with Liverpool’s bids for Alexander Isak rejected so far and Tottenham emerging as frontrunners for Eberechi Eze after his release clause expired.
• Clubs have invested over £2 billion this summer, highlighted by Liverpool’s £260 million overhaul featuring Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.
• Premier League CEO Richard Masters has ruled out staging domestic matches overseas, citing digital and broadcast deals as alternative growth drivers.