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Ewan Ross-Murray

Five Storylines to Follow on the Premier League’s Opening Weekend

Florian Wirtz will be under the spotlight on Friday night. | IMAGO/Propaganda Photo

The 2025–26 Premier League season is already gearing up for greatness before a ball has even been kicked.

The campaign gets underway on Friday evening and there are narratives galore following a hectic summer transfer window that has facilitated some blockbuster deals involving Premier League clubs. England’s top-flight teams have once again proven the protagonists in the market, poaching elite talent from across the globe.

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