Premier League clubs have splashed out over 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) on fresh faces ahead of the start of the new season on Friday. Arsenal have led the way by spending more than 200 million pounds on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber as they aim to topple defending champions Manchester City. Manchester United, Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea have also been busy with competition fierce just for a top-four finish. But treble winners City remain the side to beat as they eye a historic fourth consecutive English top-flight title.