Despite going behind twice in the Community Shield, Liverpool showed excellent interplay, with Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong providing a willing outlet on the right-hand side. Arne Slot will be pleased with the performance, but there are still areas for improvement.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have been unbeaten in six pre-season games, including wins over Hong Kong, West Ham, and Bournemouth. The Red Devils have added new signings Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbuemo, and Matheus Cunha, giving their attack a fresh look. However, they have only managed to keep one clean sheet across all their games.
Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, have had a great transfer window, acquiring Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, and Noni Madueke. Gyokeres has already bagged his first goal for the Gunners, and the team has shown excellent passing ability, with possession dominating in many of their games.
Newcastle, however, have been rocked by transfer speculation surrounding Alexander Isak. The Magpies have had a tough pre-season, losing to Celtic and a K League XI, and Eddie Howe has only managed to secure a few of his transfer targets.
Chelsea, under Enzo Maresca, have made a strong impression, winning two games against Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan. The Blues have added several new players, including Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, and are likely to be a force to be reckoned with next season.
Manchester City, who were knocked out of the Club World Cup by Al Hilal, have added several new players, including Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. Pep Guardiola will be looking to bounce back from last season's form and secure a seventh Premier League title in the last nine years.
Tottenham, under Thomas Frank, have only lost to Bayern Munich this summer, with two wins and three draws under their belt. However, James Maddison's injury will be a concern for the team, and the departure of Son Heung-min marks the end of an era at the club.
The Hammers, under Graham Potter, have had a reasonable pre-season, with four wins and one defeat to Manchester United. Brighton, Brentford, Leeds, and Fulham have all remained unbeaten, with each team showing promise for the upcoming season.
