Pep Guardiola's aggressive Man City transfer plan appears to have stitched up Liverpool

Dettori admits he couldn't speak English when he came to UK aged 14

Key dates from new Championship season as fixtures released

Royce Gracie excited by Conor McGregor's UFC comeback

Erik ten Hag discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's future

John Kavanagh and Owen Roddy talk Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3

Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios complains about fan’s behaviour

Kane heaps praise on Antonio Conte for impact at Tottenham

Mikel Arteta reviews Everton victory

Man Utd train ahead of Crystal Palace friendly

Xhaka outlines Arsenal's aims for new Premier League season

Wimbledon: Sue Barker thanks fans as McEnroe leads tribute

England Women v Northern Ireland Women: Match in Pictures

A ball has yet to be kicked during the new 2022-23 Premier League campaign, but we may have already witnessed its pivotal moment.

On June 13, champions Manchester City completed the £51million signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in a transfer which could have a huge bearing on the title race in more than just one way. City landed one of the world’s most-coveted strikers to give them the No 9 they have lacked since Sergio Aguero left, but the deal has also weakened their biggest rivals Liverpool.

Liverpool’s No 1 summer transfer target for much of the last 12 months was Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the 19-year-old England international and feels he is the ideal player to rejuvenate his ageing midfield.

However, Dortmund put the block on selling Bellingham this summer the minute they sold Haaland because they only like to cash in on one big name each year. Twelve months ago, it was Jadon Sancho, this year it is Haaland and next year it may be Bellingham, but not before then.

This forced Liverpool to