Tottenham start a new era while others chase business and the weekend tests backlines
Tottenham kick off a fresh era.
De Cuyper can shine for Brighton.
Aston Villa remind us this is a business.
Anfield awaits and Bournemouth face a stern test.
Defensive issues worry Bournemouth before the opener.
Arne Slot warned of easy midfield errors.
Three simple losses invited counters.
Gravenberch misses Friday due to suspension.
Slot expects a tight defence to respond when the season starts.
We will be ready on Friday, Slot says.
Mix of new faces and absentees dot the squad.
Liverpool visit Bournemouth on Friday night.
Aston Villa host Newcastle on Saturday.
Brighton host Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
Sunderland face West Ham on Saturday afternoon.
From a Wolves bent mind I see the league start with grit, not glitter.
Tottenham face a new era tempered by shape and defence.
I am wary of flashy players and the agents behind them.
If you flop I call it character not form.
West Brom for life.
Southern sides that treat Wolves as a nuisance hear my judgement.
There will always be a jab at rivals.
TLDR
- Tottenham start a new era and must build from shape and defence
- Bournemouth must sort their backline before Friday
- Liverpool will be tested this weekend and the league will demand grit over flair
Florian Wirtz
Liverpool