The Premier League is back! How all 20 clubs look before season begins
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Having watched Crystal Palace lift the trophy last season, anything other than victory in Istanbul in June would be disaster.Simeon GholamChelsea: Work to do to replicate Alonso style Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News' David Richardson's discusses whether Chelsea will replicate Bayer Leverkusen's tactics under new boss Xabi Alonso Xabi Alonso appears to be replicating his successful 3-4-3 formation, which delivered the Bundesliga title for Bayer Leverkusen, at Chelsea after testing the system in pre-season.Alonso had fielded a 4-2-3-1 in their first three friendlies, but after switching to a back three against AC Milan - their best performance of the summer in a 3-0 win - it seems he could stick with it heading into their opening match against Fulham on Monday Night Football. Everton's pre-season results...
Image: Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been in fine form following his World Cup omission, including two goals against Liverpool in pre-season Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been on fire in pre-season, with three goals and two assists - is he set for an even better season than he had last term?The Leeds striker had a pretty good campaign last time out with 14 Premier League goals - but it was even more impressive because he didn't have a pre-season, as he completed his Elland Road move on the eve of last term. Their captain was pivotal in 2025/26 and will be going forward, too.Dan LongTottenham: New signings impress as captaincy decision looms Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Tottenham signed off their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 win over Hoffenheim on Saturday - so how are they shaping up for the new season?
An unbeaten pre-season for Tottenham has maintained optimism around Roberto De Zerbi's side after a big summer of spending.The six new arrivals have all impressed in pre-season, with the new £185m midfield pairing of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes both scoring.New defenders Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke looked a solid centre-back pairing in Saturday's clean-sheet win over Hoffenheim - and their display was even more encouraging considering Micky van de Ven did not play a pre-season minute, raising concerns he might not be for the Brentford trip. Tottenham's pre-season results July 22: Tottenham 1-0 MK Dons - Spurs training ground July 26: Tottenham 2-0 Auckland FC July 29: Tottenham 1-1 Sydney FC (4-2 on pens) - Sydney August 1: Tottenham 2-1 Chelsea - Sydney August 8: Tottenham 1-1 Getafe - Spurs training ground (behind closed doors - 70-minute game) August 15: Tottenham 3-0 Hoffenheim - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium August 16: Tottenham 2-2 Hoffenheim - Spurs training ground (behind closed doors) Pedro Porro, Mohammed Kudus and Destiny Udogie also failed to feature in pre-season, meaning new left-back Andy Robertson, who impressed against Hoffenheim, should start this weekend.With Porro's late World Cup-winning arrival, Archie Gray is set to start at right-back where he has played all of pre-season.The 20-year-old has also been captain in pre-season after Cristian Romero's exit, so it will be interesting to see who De Zerbi gives the captaincy to for their first competitive match of the new campaign.Declan Olley