Arsenal's chances of defending their Premier League title are being closely watched, with the club's transfer plans set to play a crucial role in their chances of success. The North London club has been working to strengthen their squad, but injuries to key players such as William Saliba and Jurriën Timber have left minutes up for grabs.
Ben White, one of the best fullbacks in the league in 2023-24, has been struggling with injuries in recent seasons. If he can stay healthy, it would be a significant boost for Arsenal. Manchester United, on the other hand, are looking to improve their squad, with Benjamin Šeško being their latest attempt to find a long-term starting striker. Šeško showed promise in his first season, scoring 20 non-penalty goals, but he will need to handle the added workload of Champions League football in his second season.
Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new coach, replacing Pep Guardiola. Maresca has a tough task ahead of him, but his résumé is impressive, having helped Leicester City win the Championship in 2024. Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their new coach, who has a reputation for playing high-octane football. Iraola's time at Bournemouth was successful, and he will need to adapt his style to the demands of Liverpool.
Brian Brobbey, Sunderland's back-to-goal forward, is one of the best in Europe at the moment. His ability to carve out space for himself is impressive, and he will need to continue being a handful for opposing central defenders to deal with if Sunderland want to have another successful season. Yankuba Minteh, Brighton's young forward, had a promising debut season, but his second season in the Premier League was disappointing. His third season will be crucial in determining whether he can live up to his potential.
Emiliano Martínez had a good shot-stopping season in 2025-26, ranking seventh in total goals prevented. He will need to maintain his strong form if Aston Villa are to outpace the models.