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Liverpool legend John Aldridge believes the club has a strong chance to retain the Premier League title after their significant investment in new signings such as Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and the record signing Florian Wirtz, with Hugo Ekitike expected to join before the season start. Aldridge places Liverpool alongside Manchester City and Chelsea as the main contenders for the championship this season, noting that Arsenal also faces considerable pressure to deliver a title challenge. He highlights the competitiveness and improvement in the league, mentioning that Tottenham and Manchester United appear unlikely to worsen, Newcastle’s success depends on retaining key player Alexander Isak, and Aston Villa is also showing progress.

Aldridge expressed particular optimism about Florian Wirtz, who he regards as a potential special player that attracted wide interest, and complimented Chelsea's signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton as an excellent acquisition that fits well into the team. He sees this influx of talent across several clubs as creating an exciting and more balanced league compared to previous years dominated by only Liverpool and Manchester City.

However, Aldridge also warned that Liverpool cannot become complacent despite holding a sizable lead late last season, noting that blowing an 11-point lead would be "embarrassing" and damaging to the club’s reputation. His caution underscores the pressure on Liverpool to maintain consistent performance through to the title's conclusion.

Finally, Aldridge voiced concerns that Liverpool might not be fully ready for the new Premier League season opener against Bournemouth, signaling that while the squad is strong on paper, preparation and cohesion might require more time, especially considering the transitional nature of the squad and a summer marked by loss and change.

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