The Premier League Is Back: A New Season, New Managers and New Expectations

The wait is almost over. The Premier League returns on Friday, August 21, with a new season bringing fresh storylines, major transfers and a wave of managerial changes.

One of the most intriguing fixtures comes on Sunday, when Liverpool travel to Newcastle United. The match will mark the Premier League debut of both Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola and Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle. It will also see Alexander Isak return to Newcastle after his move to Liverpool.

Liverpool enter the campaign with a significantly rebuilt squad following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konaté. Newcastle have also reshaped their team, investing heavily in younger players after major departures of their own.

Across the league, the scale of change is remarkable. Nine clubs begin the season with new managers, while Premier League spending has already reached around €2.7 billion, putting the league on course for another summer transfer record.

That combination of new faces, expensive signings and tactical changes makes the opening weekend particularly difficult to predict.

The 2026/27 season begins with one simple question: who can turn a summer of change into success on the pitch?

The answer starts this weekend.