The EPL title race is about to blast off, and this season feels like a heavyweight championship bout where the contenders have been training with a vengeance. Reigning champions Liverpool are set to open the season against a revamped Bournemouth, while Manchester City—football’s version of an ATM for trophies—will be lurking with the intent of reclaiming their crown.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool are banking on the idea that the best defense is to score so many goals the opponent simply gives up. Florian Wirtz, the shiny new toy from Germany, looks poised to be the heartbeat of this turbocharged attack. Add Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez bombing down the flanks, and suddenly Mohamed Salah isn’t carrying the weight of an entire empire alone.
Can Liverpool defend the EPL title?
It’s risky business replacing key pieces, but if Virgil van Dijk’s legs are still delivering at 34, Liverpool could turn this into a victory lap. Hugo Ekitike already clicks with Wirtz, and the chemistry is there to turn the league into their own highlight reel.
Manchester City’s quiet confidence in the title chase
Pep Guardiola’s squad rarely loses twice in a row—at anything. With Rayan Cherki possibly stepping into Kevin De Bruyne’s role, City could be terrifying in new ways. Double-digit goals and assists? Cherki’s penciling it in already.
Surprise packages and flops in the EPL title season
Everton might just sneak into the top half if David Moyes’ transfer gamble pays off, while West Ham look like they’re heading for another season of “what could have been.” And let’s be honest, calling them the biggest disappointment might be generous.
This title race in the EPL is going to be full of drama, brilliance and perhaps a twist of plot. It could become one of the all-time great duels, it could be the high-wire act of Liverpool or the metronomic City-Dominance–in any case, buckle up.
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