The club was able to bring in Christian Pulisic, who was signed in January, and the arrival of Frank Lampard as coach as well as the return of young players Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham from loans spells has brought a certain optimism to the club, although it remains to be seen how Lampard will perform in only his second season as a coach.

Tottenham have signed midfielder Tanguy Ndombele to add more fire to midfield, although their season will probably depend on Harry Kane scoring goals and in keeping Christian Erikson, who is linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Last season saw Spurs tire in the run at the end of the season as the commitments of juggling European and domestic games took their toll and the squad doesn't look much deeper this time around.

Arsenal, with Unai Emery in his second campaign, broke the club record to sign Nicolas Pepe, while the addition of Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid looks to be a smart move if the Spaniard can adapt to live in England. However, Arsenal's season will depend on their improving in defense and in strikers Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette continuing their prolific attacking form.

The pressure is on at Old Trafford where Manchester United have no option other than improve on last season, which ended with a run of eight defeats in 12 matches.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keeps his job and has had pre-season to work with his team which has been strengthened by the world record signing of central defender Harry Maguire, as well as winger David James and right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka

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