Premier League 2022/23 opening weekend fixtures and how to watch matches in UAE

The new Premier League season brings with it hopes of another tantalising fight for glory after a tense finish to the previous campaign.

The 2021/22 season ended with a titanic battle between Manchester City and Liverpool, with Pep Guardiola's City clinching the title by one point.

That extended City's reign in English football as they lifted the title for the fourth time in five years. And City will look to become even more formidable this term after signing one of the world’s best players.

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, 22, became the marque signing of the offseason after a prolific stint with Borussia Dortmund where he also broke a number of Champions League scoring records. A fast and a reliable finisher, Haaland is regarded as a generational talent and bolsters a department City were short in; City won the league last season essentially without a recognised striker.

Also added to the squad are South America’s highly rated forward Julian Alvarez and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips.

It is a sign of City's pool of talent that three key players were allowed to go to 'Big Six' rivals in England.

Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus and Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko were handed to Guardiola's former assistant Mikel Arteta at Arsenal while Raheem Sterling moved to Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea.

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson lifts the Community Shield after their 3-1 win against Manchester City at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. PA

There were other developments as well. Liverpool signed highly-rated Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica for €75 million, while Tottenham acquired Brazil forward Richarlison from Everton for £50m.

Liverpool, who won the League Cup and FA Cup last term, will be relying heavily on