Florian Wirtz, Liverpool: It didn't take long for Liverpool's current record signing to get up to speed with the Premier League, the former Bayer Leverkusen man darting elegantly around the Wembley field in what was an impressive display against Crystal Palace, one in which he laid on a goal for fellow new arrival Hugo Ekitike.

The new Premier League season begins with Liverpool vs Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, 2025. Liverpool are the Premier League champions, and they are favorites to defend their title with the number of signings they have brought in.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Sports Illustrated’s Premier League 2025–26 Predictions. Liverpool’s clash with Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday night will bring to an end the 82-day wait for Premier League action to get back underway.

Everton to finish in the top half (+175): We've already gone through the steady building that David Moyes has with Everton, and it could be rewarded with a finish in the top half. A strong defense can be augmented by improvements to the attack, and this team just might challenge for Europe.

Season Opens Tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 15, as Defending Champions Liverpool Host Bournemouth at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network and Universo; Manchester United Host Arsenal This Sunday, Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBC,

The 2025/26 Premier League season will begin this Friday, August 15, with the opening match between Liverpool and Bournemouth, at 8pm! Among the major European leagues, the English Championship is,