Arsenal and Liverpool ready to usurp Man City's championship
Last season's runner-up, Arsenal, continued to have what was considered a perfect preparation, significantly increasing their strength with the quality addition of defender Riccardo Calafiori (Italy, from Bologna). In addition, No. 1 goalkeeper David Raya also officially signed a long-term contract after a season on loan from Brentford. In the opposite direction, midfielder Emile Smith Rowe moved to Fulham to seek more playing opportunities.
Riccardo Calafiori makes impressive debut for Arsenal
With a deep squad, the Gunners started the new season with great momentum. They only lost 1 match during the preparation period (losing 1-2 to Liverpool on the US tour). The rest, they won 3 matches and drew 1 (won on penalties).
In the latest match, considered the main rehearsal before the Premier League season starts this weekend, Arsenal won 2-0 against Lyon with an impressive debut of Calafiori, along with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka playing extremely well and full of energy. Notably, the two goals of the "Gunners" were scored by the central defenders Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.
Before that, Arsenal also had a resounding 4-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at home at Emirates Stadium, creating an extremely promising atmosphere. In the opening match of the Premier League season, Arsenal will host Wolverhampton at home at 9pm on August 17. A winning start for coach Mikel Arteta and his team is within reach.
Meanwhile, Liverpool under coach Arne Slot is truly remarkable despite not having any additions, as they are still playing well and the values under coach Jurgen Klopp are still maintained stably.
Liverpool are still very stable under coach Arne Slot
"The Reds" have almost not lost a single match during the official preparation period. Most recently, they defeated strong opponent Sevilla with a score of 4-1 at home at Anfield, helping the audience feel secure during the transition period of the team.
Stars Luis Diaz, Salah, Jota are still the main factors in the new playing style that coach Arne Slot is preparing. Thereby, showing that they, along with Arsenal, will still be Man City's big rivals in the race for the Premier League title.
Chelsea only has 1 win, still shopping without stopping
Chelsea ended the preparation period with only 1 victory under new coach Enzo Maresca (winning 3-0 against Mexico's Club America), losing 3 and drawing 2. The most recent match "The Blues" drew 1-1 with Inter Milan at home at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea currently have a squad of around 50 first-team players. But they are still preparing to join the deal to buy striker Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, after the recruitment of striker Sami Omorodion from the same Spanish club fell through at the last minute due to some unfulfilled terms.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca
In the negotiation to buy striker Joao Felix, considered part of the deal for Chelsea to transfer midfielder Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid, and also related to the deal for striker Julian Alvarez from Man City to the Spanish team. Because Atletico Madrid needs to say goodbye to surplus players to meet financial needs.
According to Mail Sport (UK): "The problem with Chelsea's shopping deals shows that they are not in control of their plans. With such a large number of players, it is clearly a big challenge for coach Enzo Maresca to find an optimal squad."
Chelsea kick off the new season with a home match against Man City at 10:30 p.m. on August 18 at Stamford Bridge, while Liverpool visit newcomers Ipswich at 6:30 p.m. on August 17.
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