Liverpool Favorites To Retain Title As Premier League Season Kicks Off
Liverpool leads the Premier League title race after a dominant 2024-25 season with a 10-point margin over Arsenal, backed by over $340 million in summer spending.
- On Friday, Aug. 15, the 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off at Anfield as reigning champions Liverpool host Bournemouth.
- Earlier this year, Liverpool FC were crowned champions of England for a record-equalling 20th time in May after finishing 10 points clear of Arsenal FC, runners-up last season.
- Liverpool’s summer spending exceeds $340 million, backed by $226 million recouped from player sales, including Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa, and Kostas Tsimikas, before September 1.
- Liverpool now faces the daunting task of pursuing a repeat without forward Diogo Jota, who died on July 3, 2025.
- Arsenal enter the campaign closer than ever after a strong summer of spending and the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres, aiming to break their 2004 title drought as runners-up for three consecutive seasons.
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Liverpool are confident of defending their Premier League title after a record-breaking transfer window.
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Read Full ArticleBy Federico Leiva, CNN en Español With its wallet intact, one of the most competitive soccer leagues in the world has its kickoff this Friday, marking the beginning of a season where nothing can be taken for granted ahead of time. The first to take to the field will be the champion and major title contender, Liverpool, who decided to go all out this year and spared no expense. The Reds put more than US$340 million on the table. The star transfer…
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