Crazy spending, but who has the courage to be crowned Premier League king?

Liverpool are predicted to successfully defend their Premier League title in the 2025/26 season.

But amid the frenzy, the title race still seems to revolve around the old four: Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea - while the rest are still struggling to find a way out of the chaos.

Four teams, one goal

A new season begins with a bang and a frenzied flow of “whoosh” graphics, stats analysis, transfer speculation and conspiracy theories from Alexander Isak to… a swaggering Jamie Carragher. There’s no substitute for the magic of this league – even after a season that leaves fans exhausted, they’ll still come back, they’ll still be hungry, they’ll still live it.

But 2025/26 is more than just a new season. It is a period of transformation – where old structures begin to shake, and the levers of global football power quietly shift into place.

More than £2bn has been spent by Premier League clubs on transfer fees alone, and that figure is still growing. Nine clubs have spent more than £60m net. Arsenal and Man Utd have passed the £200m mark. Liverpool top the list with £253m, not on change – but on regeneration.

It would not be an exaggeration to call this a summer of “spending money like fireworks”. New owners, American-style management models, and an obsession with media attention and resale value have made the transfer market more chaotic and unpredictable than ever.

Benjamin Sesko (£74m), Viktor Gyökeres (£63m), Florian Wirtz (£116m), Hugo Ekitike (£79m)… are all risky but exciting cards. No one knows if they will be blockbusters or flops. But they all have one thing in common: fueling the most exciting race on the planet.

MU has high expectations for Sesko.

Arne Slot helped Liverpool win the title last season by a quiet miracle: tweaking, patching and optimizing what was left. But this season is a completely different story. It is a matter of rapid restructuring in a context where all the rivals are raising their level.

Liverpool are no longer the "old Klopp team", but are becoming a genuine Slot - controlled, disciplined and sharp. But the worrying thing is that what Slot is best at - building step by step - has not had time to do in the harsh Premier League environment.

Pep Guardiola, as usual, didn’t say anything concrete. Just bible-like language and metaphors. But everyone could see that Man City were losing their “Guardian quality” – not because of a lack of talent, but because the structure was overloaded.

Tijjani Reijnders has been a notable addition in midfield, but Man City this season has been like a race car in need of a complete overhaul: some parts are still working well (Rodri, Foden), but no one is sure it will glide as smoothly as before.

Mikel Arteta has built an Arsenal side that is as solid as steel in defence. This season, they have upgraded their midfield and signed Gyökeres - nicknamed "The Cannibal" - as a declaration of war on the rest. No longer the "lacking spirit" team of the past, Arsenal are now a real machine. The question is no longer "are they strong enough?" but "are they willing to play on the edge of risk?"

This is the season Arteta must play with all his guts. There are no excuses, no room for error. It is either go to the top or stay second.

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea are formidable.

Chelsea are quieter, but not weaker. They have a strong midfield, a sharp attack and a returning “fearless” spirit. With a rebuilding hand, “The Blues” could suddenly enter the championship race - if they are not worn down by premature expectations.

The rest: who will escape the middle?

Behind the big four, the rest is a mix of potential and chaos. Despite spending big on Sesko, Cunha and Mbeumo, Manchester United remain as fragile as ever. They have always been a “surrealist”: big, charismatic, brilliant – but easily brought down by a small detail.

Newcastle are finally getting their fans’ attention – for recruiting so poorly. Aston Villa can win the Europa League if they stick together. Tottenham can be anything – or just… Tottenham. West Ham’s biggest problem is being patient enough to let Graham Potter sow his seeds. Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham are strong and deep, but not big enough to dream big.

The rest is a battle for survival, restructuring and racing against destiny.

Behind the bright lights, power structures are shifting. FIFA is encroaching, the Club World Cup is swelling, the Champions League is expanding, La Liga is playing games in the US, the Premier League is developing its own Netflix app. The world of football is melting and reshaping.

And the Premier League – despite being at the centre of global attention – is no exception. Values are being challenged. Once-immovable blocks of concrete can now be shattered by the push of a button from outside.

The new season has begun. Get ready. Reap the rewards or be left behind. The seats of power are no longer the default. And the endless cycle of football continues – while a dog with a head of Carragher roams the Mendip Hills, screeching about defensive postures...

The Premier League never sleeps. And neither do we.

Source: https://znews.vn/chi-tieu-dien-ro-nhung-ai-du-ban-linh-xung-vuong-premier-league-post1577181.html