Hopes springs eternal for the 20 best teams in English soccer ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

The new campaign kicks off on Friday when reigning champions Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield as part of a busy opening weekend that will also see heavyweights Arsenal and Manchester United square off on Sunday at Old Trafford.

Here are five storylines to keep close tabs on during the upcoming English top-flight campaign.

Liverpool looks to repeat as Premier League champions

Liverpool won the Premier League title at a canter last season, finishing atop the table with a 10-point edge over Arsenal and 13-point gap over defending champions Manchester City.

Dutch manager Arne Slot’s championship roster from the 2024-25 campaign remains largely intact with some notable exceptions.

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