Prospects Liverpool head into the new campaign having powered to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown last season, finishing 10 points clear of second-placed Arsenal. They were the division's top scorers and also had the second meanest defence as Arne Slot enjoyed a spectacular first season in charge after replacing the super

Liverpool are still very much a team in transition, despite their success from last season. The reigning Premier League winners achieved their crown with a number of cracks having been papered over and extensive work was required in the transfer market to fill in some of the gaps.