BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has published his predicted final Premier League table for the new season, offering a club-by-club verdict as the division heads into a campaign with nine new managers among its 20 teams.

– Arsenal (champions last season) are tipped to retain the title, buoyed by a dominant Community Shield win over Manchester City and strong additions such as Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
– Manchester City, now under new boss Enzo Maresca after Pep Guardiola's departure, are seen as in transition following exits including Rodri and Bernardo Silva, but Erling Haaland's presence keeps silverware in reach.
– Liverpool, with Andoni Iraola replacing Arne Slot after a poor title defence, are predicted for a top-four finish and trophy contention thanks to players like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.
– Chelsea, under Xabi Alonso, are backed for a strong campaign given quality signings such as Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix and no European distractions.
– Manchester United, now fully under Michael Carrick after replacing Ruben Amorim, are expected to secure a Champions League place and challenge for a trophy.