English Premier League: Reds, Arteta, Ten Hag, promoted teams, Chelsea – 5 talking points

Will Arne Slot in at Liverpool; can Arsenal go again; will Ten Hag get things right; can the new boys stay up? Have Chelsea overdone things?

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his team will face a strong challenge in their quest to win the title for an unprecedented fifth time straight. Photo: Reuters

Published: 4:00pm, 14 Aug 2024Updated: 5:20pm, 14 Aug 2024

Manchester City face a strong challenge from Arsenal as the champions look to win an unprecedented fifth successive Premier League title.

Liverpool start a new era with Arne Slot replacing Jurgen Klopp, while Erik ten Hag is under pressure to deliver at Manchester United after narrowly avoiding the sack.

Here are five things to watch out for when the new season gets under way on Friday:

Liverpool under new manager Arne Slot have swept all before them in preseason friendlies. Photo: Reuters

Tough act to follow

Liverpool fell short of giving Jurgen Klopp a glorious goodbye as they stumbled down the final straight last season to finish third.

Arne Slot has the unenviable task of replacing the German, who restored the Reds to the top of English and European football, while also bringing his larger-than-life personality to Anfield.

The Dutchman will struggle to match the cult of Klopp, but the early signs are positive that he can continue to win on the field.

Liverpool have swept all before them in preseason, beating Arsenal, Manchester United and Seville.