How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions

Arsenal is tipped to retain their Premier League crown, building on their first title in 22 years. Manager Mikel Arteta's squad boasts quality throughout and the confidence of champions. The additions of Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis in the Community Shield victory over Manchester City signal their strength. This prediction is considered the easiest of the season.

Manchester City enters a new era with Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola. The team is in transition, having lost key players like Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones. Despite a Community Shield loss to Arsenal, the club still possesses significant talent and is expected to make further high-class signings, including the anticipated arrival of Moroccan teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi. The presence of striker Erling Haaland ensures they will remain contenders for silverware.

Liverpool, after a disappointing fifth-place finish last season, sees Andoni Iraola take over as manager. The post-Mohamed Salah era presents challenges, and Iraola's intense style may require time to adapt. However, the squad retains considerable quality, with players like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak now familiar with Anfield. Potential signings and the continued development of young players like Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni, along with winger Victor Munoz, suggest a strong season ahead, with a top-four finish and contention for trophies anticipated.

Chelsea, despite a tenth-place finish last season, is expected to improve under Xabi Alonso, who achieved Bundesliga success with Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso faces the task of shaping a squad that has seen significant changes and managing potential issues with players like Enzo Fernandez. However, the team possesses underlying quality that could be harnessed.