New faces, old stagers and a mid-season break – Premier League talking points

PRESSURE: England manager Gareth Southgate, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper, and Cristiano Ronaldo, left to right, each have pressure to perform during the forthcoming Premier League season (PA)

Clubs are preparing for the 30th season of the Premier League era, which kicks off on August 5.

Champions Manchester City begin as favourites for the title, while Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are the newly-promoted sides.