Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday.As the Premier League's traditional "big six" of Liverpool,

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool will have too much for Arsenal in the Premier League title race. The Gunners travel to Old Trafford on Sunday on the opening weekend of the new campaign and Mikel Arteta will be intent on going one better than the previous three years.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted the cold war with wantaway striker Alexander Isak is far from ideal as his side prepare to start the Premier League season without their prolific goalscorer.

Eddie Howe has offered the latest update on Alexander Isak’s status ahead of Newcastle United’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa on Saturday. Isak appears determined to leave The Magpies this summer.

Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle United to join Liverpool but Eddie Howe hopes to "use any adversity or challenge to our benefit".