Arsenal and Liverpool have perfect preparation before the Premier League kicks off, Chelsea is still crazy about shopping

Arsenal and Liverpool ready to usurp Man City's championship

Last season's runner-up, Arsenal, continued to have what was considered a perfect preparation, significantly increasing their strength with the quality addition of defender Riccardo Calafiori (Italy, from Bologna). In addition, No. 1 goalkeeper David Raya also officially signed a long-term contract after a season on loan from Brentford. In the opposite direction, midfielder Emile Smith Rowe moved to Fulham to seek more playing opportunities.

Riccardo Calafiori made an impressive debut for Arsenal

With a deep squad, the Gunners started the new season with great spirit. They only lost 1 match in the preparation period (lost 1-2 to Liverpool in the US tour). The rest, won 3 matches and drew 1 (won on penalties).

In the latest match, considered the main rehearsal right before the Premier League season starts this weekend, Arsenal won 2-0 against Lyon with an impressive debut appearance of Calafiori, with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka playing extremely well and full of energy. Notably, the "Gunners" 2 goals were scored by the central defenders Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.

Before that, Arsenal also had a resounding 4-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at home at Emirates Stadium to create an extremely promising atmosphere. In the opening match of the Premier League season, Arsenal will host Wolverhampton at home at 9 p.m. on August 17. A winning start for coach Mikel Arteta and his team is within reach.

Meanwhile, Liverpool under coach Arne Slot is truly remarkable despite not having any additions, as they are still playing well and the values ​​under coach Jurgen Klopp are still maintained stably.

Liverpool are still very stable under coach Arne Slot

The Reds have barely lost a single game during the pre-season. Most recently, they defeated their strong opponents Sevilla 4-1 at Anfield, giving fans peace of mind during the transitional period.

Stars Luis Diaz, Salah, Jota are still the main factors in the new playing style that coach Arne Slot is preparing. Thereby, showing that they, along with Arsenal, will still be Man City's big rivals in the race for the Premier League title.

Chelsea only has 1 win, still shopping without stopping

Chelsea ended the preparation period with only 1 win under new coach Enzo Maresca (beating Mexico's Club America 3-0), losing 3 and drawing 2. The most recent match "The Blues" drew 1-1 with Inter Milan at home at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea currently have a squad of around 50 first-team players. But they are still preparing to join the deal to buy striker Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, after the recruitment of striker Sami Omorodion from the same Spanish club fell through at the last minute due to some unfulfilled terms.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca

In the negotiation to buy striker Joao Felix, it is considered part of Chelsea's transfer of midfielder Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid, and also related to the transfer of striker Julian Alvarez from Man City to the Spanish team. Because Atletico Madrid needs to part with surplus players to meet financial needs.

According to Mail Sport (UK): "Chelsea's shopping problems show that they are not in control of their plans. With such a large number of players, it is clearly a big challenge for coach Enzo Maresca to find an optimal squad."

Chelsea kick off the new season with a home match against Man City at 10:30 p.m. on August 18 at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool visit newcomers Ipswich at 6:30 p.m. on August 17.

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