The Premier League season is over with Manchester City once again crowned the champions of England.
Arsenal mounted a brilliant title challenge after an impressive start to the campaign, losing only once until the World Cup break.
However, several injuries towards the end of the season meant they couldn’t maintain their levels, picking up three defeats from their final six matches.
The Gunners’ late collapse and City’s spectacular run of form in 2023 saw the league trophy heading to Manchester once again.
Mikel Arteta’s side will be aiming to mount another title challenge as they are targeting some high-profile players in the 2023 summer transfer window.
Manchester United bounced back under Erik ten Hag last term, finishing third in the Premier League. The final Champions League spot was taken by Newcastle United.
The 2022-23 campaign proved to be a massive disappointment for Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, with the three sides finishing fifth, eighth and 12th respectively.
The new season will begin in August, so there is plenty of time left before the players return to the football field.
However, fans will not lack for football action with the Premier League pre-season just around the corner.
We look at the best pre-season fixtures to watch in July.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United
Tottenham and West Ham, who both endured disappointing 2022-23 campaigns, will face each other at the Optus Stadium in Perth on July 18.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
The two English giants will travel to the United States this summer and will face each other at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 22.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton will be looking for another impressive campaign after finishing sixth last term. The Seagulls will be in action against Chelsea on July 22 at the Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
Newcastle United vs Chelsea
Newcastle are now a force to be reckoned with in Europe as they have seen enormous progress in the last few years. The Magpies will meet Chelsea at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 26.
Manchester City vs Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s side competed with Man City for the league title last season but ultimately failed to win the coveted trophy.
The two teams will meet each other at Wembley Stadium on August 6.
