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This week’s soccer questions: is the Premier League wide open and should Barça avoid Rodri?
We look at the many contenders for the English title this season, one of the big potential moves of the summer and chaos at Fifa
TL;DR
- Half the Premier League teams, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City, have new managers, creating widespread uncertainty.
- Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are seen as potential favorites, but their preseason form and player fitness are concerns.
- Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have retained managers but face significant challenges.
- Barcelona's interest in Rodri is questioned, as it may indicate a departure from their recent focus on youth development and could impact players like Gavi and Pedri.
- FIFA is experiencing deep political divisions, with confederations split over Gianni Infantino's leadership, potentially leading to fragmentation of the sport.