TITLE CHALLENGERS
Manchester City have been relentless in recent years, winning five out of the past six Premier League titles, a run only broken by Liverpool's success in the COVID-19-interrupted campaign in 2019/20.
Had that season been played to its natural conclusion without the five-month break as the pandemic swept the world, it is very possible City would have overhauled the Reds as Jürgen Klopp's side faltered in the weeks before and Pep Guardiola's men surged ahead.
It is unlikely Liverpool will be as bad in 2023/24 as they were last season, and without the European Champions League to focus on, should be more of a threat.
Manchester United will need to show progression under Erik ten Hag, but improved a lot in the last campaign. If they can keep up that steady change in fortunes, they may have a go at the title.
Arsenal were on top for 248 days out of the 296 in the past season, but when the pressure mounted towards the end, were found wanting.
This story is from the August 2023 edition of Soccer Club.
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