Liverpool’s Defensive Balancing Act After Summer ChangesLiverpool head into the new campaign as reigning Premier League champions under Arne Slot, but questions remain over their defensive depth

If they can avoid a slow start after their exertions in the United States and little time to rest following the 2024-25 season, Chelsea can use that familiarity to take advantage of a fairly open title race and steal a march in the opening months, setting themselves up nicely for the campaign to come.