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Both Liverpool and Arsenal are expected to win their first matches.
The Premier League season kicks off with two highly anticipated fixtures that are set to capture the spotlight.
At Portman Road, newly-promoted Ipswich Town will take on Liverpool, marking their first top-flight match in 22 years.
Ipswich, who have risen from League One with consecutive promotions, have bolstered their squad with over £50 million in signings and upgraded their stadium to meet Premier League standards.
Their impressive record at home—just one defeat in their last 39 league matches (W28, D10)—and a history of strong performances in season openers (unbeaten in 11 years) will provide a solid foundation as they face Liverpool.
Liverpool, now managed by Arne Slot after Jürgen Klopp's successful tenure, will aim to continue their formidable opening-day record.
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Under Klopp, Liverpool went 12 seasons without a loss on the first day and had an unbeaten run of eight matches against newly-promoted teams (W7, D1).
Despite a quieter transfer window this summer, Liverpool's resilience, demonstrated by rescuing 28 points from losing positions last season, and their track record against newly-promoted sides should give them confidence.
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Arsenal vs Wolves
Arsenal will host Wolves at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal, who finished as Premier League runners-up in the last two seasons, are determined to start their campaign strongly.
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They have reinforced their squad with the addition of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna and have made David Raya’s loan move permanent.
Their pre-season form, capped by a 2-0 victory over Lyon in the Emirates Cup, bodes well for their title aspirations.
Wolves, on the other hand, are reeling from the loss of Pedro Neto to Chelsea but have signed Jørgen Strand Larsen and Rodrigo Gomes to bolster their attacking options.
Manager Gary O’Neil will be hoping these new additions can help reverse the team’s poor finish to last season, where they won just one of their last ten league games (D2, L7).
Arsenal’s recent dominance over Wolves, with only one away win for Wolves since 1979 (D4, L10), adds to the challenge facing the visitors.
Both matches promise excitement and high stakes as Arsenal and Liverpool aim to start their campaigns with victories, while Ipswich and Wolves look to make their mark and defy expectations.
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