Premier League season preview: 4 big clubs compete for the championship, Manchester United rebuilds for 200 million yuan, 5 teams relegation and melee

This Friday, the 2025-26 Premier League season will kick off. The four giants Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are undoubtedly favorites to win the championship; can Manchester United, which has made drastic reforms, be reborn? The Premier League battle for 4 and relegation will also run throughout the entire season.

【Champion battle! The 4 giants have exceeded 1 billion euros]

The Premier League championship battle is always the most popular drama. From the perspective of paper strength, the four giants are able to compete for the Premier League championship in the 2025-26 season (as of August 12, the data refer to German transfer):

Manchester City with a total value of 1.35 billion euros, Arsenal with a total value of 1.32 billion euros, Chelsea with a total value of 1.17 billion euros, and Liverpool with a total value of 1.04 billion euros. There are only 7 teams in the world football world with a total net worth of over 1 billion euros, with 4 seats exclusively in the Premier League, and the other 3 are Real Madrid (1.37 billion), Paris Saint-Germain (1.16 billion), and Barcelona (1.12 billion).

Liverpool is the defending champion, Guardiola's Manchester City is restored, Chelsea is the king of the Club World Cup, and Arsenal also has the ambition to compete for the championship. The battle between the four major families is the focus of every battle.

【Arms Race 8 teams burn money to exceed 100 million and compete for 4 more cruelly】

Every summer, the Premier League’s top players will hold an “arms race” and burn money to sign up for help. This summer is no exception. According to German transfer statistics (as of August 12), the investment of eight Premier League teams exceeded 100 million euros! Manchester United is the king of money-burning, with a net expenditure of 220 million euros and a 0-month seller income, which is a downward and reconstruction of the attack line.

Liverpool spent 300 million euros to sign, and Wilz, Ekitic, Kolkitz and Flynnon all joined; Louis Diaz, Nunes, Konsa, Kellech and Arnold left the team, leaving behind 200 million euros.

Chelsea still opened and closed, recruiting 280 million euros and selling income of 230 million euros. Joao Pedro and Drapp have proved their value in the Club World Cup, and Estewan and Gittens are expected to make contributions in the new season.

Arsenal even introduced Zubimendi, Zhekelais, Maduaike, Norgao and Kepa in one go, filling in the shortcomings of the forward and midfield, and making full ambitions to compete for the championship.

Manchester City introduced Reindes, Nuri, Cherki and Trafford, spending 180 million euros.

Amorin's Manchester United invested a net investment of 220 million euros, introducing three strong players, Mbemo, Cunya and Cesco, and rebuilding the front line. Manchester United, which ranked 15th in the Premier League last season, can it be reborn this season?

In addition, the transfer investment of Tottenham (expends 150 million euros), Sunderland (expends 140 million euros), and Burnley (expends 130 million euros) also exceeded 100 million euros. Whether it is competing for the championship, competing for 4 or relegation, it is all about "blood fighting".

The Premier League's 4 will be very cruel. Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City form the championship team, and Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle and Villa also launched an attack on the TOP4.

[Relegation is more cruel, 5 teams are fighting]

Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland are the new Premier League teams. This summer, Black Cats have invested 140 million euros and introduced 10 players in the rent and buy. Coach Lebres' goal is to lead the team to relegation.

Burnley, who returned to the Premier League again, spent 13 million to introduce 13 players. Former Manchester City Wing Walker and former Chelsea center Broa and other new players took on Burnley's relegation task.

Leeds United also spent 85 million euros to introduce 7 players, striving to stay in the Premier League.

In addition to three newly promoted teams, Wolves and Bournemouth may also be involved in the relegation battle. Last season, Wolves scored 42 points in 38 games, ranking 16th in relegation successfully. The departure of Cunya and Nuri have damaged the strength of Wolves. Bournemouth even shorted the defense line. Zabarney joined Paris Saint-Germain, Wyson went to Real Madrid, Korkz switched to Liverpool, and was positioned as a relegation in the new season.