It’s been a long road back for all those associated with the Whites but the moment is finally here. Now, can they upset the odds on Merseyside?
As ever, with some key games to watch out for, we preview the main talking points ahead of this weekend and Monday’s top-flight fixture list. Scroll and click through the pages:
1. The weekend starts here
Newly-promoted Fulham get the 2020/21 Premier League season underway when they host Arsenal in the 12:30pm kick-off. Photo: Shaun Botterill
2. Movement at Arsenal
With Emiliano Martínez reportedly likely to join Aston Villa this summer, the agent of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya has made it pretty clear his client wants to join Arsenal, saying they “will do what is necessary’ to make the move happen. Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. West Brom close to new signing
West Brom are back in the Premier League after a two-season absence and host Leicester City at the Hawthorns. The Baggies could have ex-Chelsea man Branislav Ivanovic included in their squad on Sunday as he finalises his move from Zenit St Petersburg. Photo: OZAN KOSE
4. Chelsea without three summer signings
While Chelsea won’t exactly be understrength, Frank Lampard has suffered a blow with three of his summer signings - Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva - ruled out of Monday night’s clash. Can Brighton capitalise? Photo: GLYN KIRK
5. Not according to Michael Owen
Brighton will likely hand a debut to marquee signing Adam Lallana but former Liverpool striker Michael Owen doesn’t think that’ll be enough as he predicts Graham Potter’s men to lose 3-1 at the Amex Stadium. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
6. Chris Wilder in market for striker
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has sealed four new arrivals this week ahead of Monday’s opener with Wolves - but he’s not done yet. He wants a striker and he’s confident of getting one. The question is - who will it be and when? Photo: MICHAEL REGAN