Season in full swing, top world leagues kick off with unchanged favorites

The new season is underway for three of the world's top five football leagues: England's Premier League, Italy's Serie A, and France's Ligue 1. This season marks significant managerial changes, with nine teams in the Premier League and Serie A, and twelve in Ligue 1, appointing new coaches over the summer.

Arsenal is projected as the dominant favorite to clinch the English title, with supercomputer analyses giving them a 38% chance. The team, led by Mikel Arteta, appears strong and has made key reinforcements. However, the league's history shows that defending a title is exceptionally difficult, as demonstrated by Liverpool's fifth-place finish last season despite being the initial favorite. Only a few managers have successfully defended their Premier League titles.

Manchester City enters a new era following Pep Guardiola's departure after a decade of success. His successor, Enzo Maresca, faces the task of maintaining the club's high standards. Despite squad changes and a period of adjustment, City retains key players like Erling Haaland and possesses quality throughout its lineup. Meanwhile, Liverpool, under Arne Slot, and Chelsea, with Xabi Alonso at the helm, also begin their campaigns with new tactical approaches and squad compositions, aiming for stability and success in a highly competitive environment.