Liverpool have spent their hearts to defend the title of the English Premier League. But the team is set to face tough opponents. One of them happened, Arsenal. This club wants the image of getting close to the title and walking away. Next up, Manchester City.

This club has changed and come forward. Arne Slott's Liverpool won a record-equalling 20th top division title last season. 

was the first season of that slot. Since then, Liverpool have spent as much as possible to strengthen themselves. In the meantime, a tragic incident also had to be faced. Portuguese forward Diego Jota died along with his brother in a car accident last month. This caused great grief to the club. So throughout the season, Liverpool will continue to pay tribute to him by retiring his number 20 jersey. 

So far, Liverpool has spent 350 million dollars. In this order, Florin Wirtz, Hugo Akitike, Milos Kerkes and Jeremy Firmapong. With Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez out, Liverpool's front line is still not quite settled. Liverpool are therefore ready to pay a record fee for Alexander Isak. For this Swedish striker, Newcastle United is asking for as much money as possible.

Liverpool's opponents will have faith, it will take some time for Wirtz and Ekitike to mold into the Premier League format. Both players have shone in the Bundesliga. Slott's concern will be on defense as well. The Dutch coach believes there are still some weaknesses in the defense. 

That's why Liverpool lost to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield match. That too, he lost after taking the lead twice and not being able to maintain it. On the other hand, Arsenal has finished in second place in the last three consecutive seasons. Therefore, for the first time in 22 years, Arsenal will be in the campaign to win the title. For this reason, Mikel Arteta has also spent more than 260 million dollars. Spanish international player Martin Zubimendi will play the role of a key player in the midfield. 

The arrivals of Christian Norgaard, Christian Moskvaer, Nony Maduke and Kepa Arrizabalaga have added depth to Arsenal's squad. Arsenal also need an experienced striker. The question is, can Victor Gyokeres play this role? During his two years at Sporting Lisbon, he has scored 97 goals in 112 matches. Earlier, his experience in England was good. 

After failing to settle at Brighton, Gyokeres scored 41 goals in 121 games in the Second Division for the likes of Coventry and Swansea. "He's the type of player who, given the opportunity, can be terrifying," Slott said of him. Liverpool won the league last season, meaning the team lost their image as champions, Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's City won the league four times in a row before that. 

But City looked weak without Ballon d'Or winner Rodri. The Spaniard will have to wait until September to return to action. It has taken him a little longer to recover from a serious knee injury. City have also tried to strengthen the team by including Ryan Aitnuri, Tizani Reijenders and Ryan Cherky for the same reason. City, which has been without a title for the first time since the 2017-2016 season, is trying to recover. 

Apart from City and Liverpool, the last team to win the league in 2017 is Chelsea. After winning the Club World Cup in America last month, Chelsea showed that they are back to their old ways. It seems that Chelsea's strategy of investing heavily in young players in the fourth place in the league last season is slowly starting to pay off. 

is the same result, Jao Pedro scoring three goals in three Club World Cup matches. Chelsea were fourth last season, 15 points behind champions Liverpool. Pedro could solve Chelsea's need for a world-class striker. Manchester United has also tried to strengthen its attack. The team has acquired Benjamin Cesca, Mathes Cunha and Brian Mbayumo.