Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday.

Newcastle are set to be without wantaway star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa.

AFP Sports looks at the key talking points ahead of the first weekend of the 2025/2026 season.

Debut delight for Sesko or Gyokeres?

Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are set to make their Premier League debuts for United and Arsenal respectively at Old Trafford after a summer that could have seen them line up for their opposition on Sunday.

Arsenal were linked with a move to Sesko for over a year before deciding to bet on Gyokeres as the man to fire them to a first Premier League title since 2

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