Premier League clubs are completing their preparations for the 2026/27 campaign, with managers weighing up their preferred starting line-ups.
The Premier League and football writer Adrian Clarke have provided projected XIs for all 20 teams, offering an early look at their likely approaches to the new season.
Defending champions Arsenal are aiming to retain the title and could rely on a strong defensive core, while Declan Rice and new signing Bruno Guimaraes are expected to anchor the midfield.
However, injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber could test Arsenal’s defensive options early in the campaign.
Arsenal squad
Goalkeepers: David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Illan Meslier
Defenders: Jurrien Timber, Ben White, William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Marli Salmon
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Bruno Guimaraes, Martin Zubimendi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Ethan Nwaneri, Fabio Vieira, Max Dowman
Forwards: Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Christos Tzolis, Gabriel Martinelli, Mikel Merino, Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson
Aston Villa
Aston Villa enter a rebuilding phase following the departures of Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne.
New recruits Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi are expected to feature prominently as Unai Emery reshapes his squad.
Aston Villa squad
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Marco Bizot
Defenders: Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Modou Keba Cisse
Midfielders: Joao Gomes, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Johan Manzambi, Emi Buendia, Ross Barkley, Lamare Bogarde, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, Bradley Burrowes, George Hemmings
Forwards: Ollie Watkins, Tammy Abraham, Alejandro Garnacho, Brian Madjo, Leon Bailey, Alysson
Bournemouth
Bournemouth begin the new campaign with Marco Rose as head coach after securing sixth place last season.
The club has added players including Antonio Silva and Alvaro Rodriguez as it prepares for both domestic and European football.
Bournemouth squad
Goalkeepers: Djordje Petrovic, Fraser Forster, Will Dennis
Defenders: Adam Smith, Juanlu Sanchez, Julian Araujo, James Hill, Antonio Silva, Adrien Truffert, Julio Soler, Bafode Diakite, Veljko Milosavljevic
Midfielders: Lewis Cook, Alex Toth, Alex Scott, Tyler Adams, Marcus Tavernier, David Brooks, Ryan Christie, Justin Kluivert
Forwards: Evanilson, Junior Kroupi, Ben Gannon-Doak, Daniel Jebbison, Rayan, Alvaro Rodriguez, Amine Adli
Brentford
Brentford will aim to improve on last season’s ninth-place finish under Keith Andrews.
Igor Thiago remains central to their attacking plans after scoring 22 league goals last season, while the arrival of Callum Wilson adds experience up front.
Brentford squad
Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher, Hakon Valdimarsson, Ellery Balcombe
Defenders: Sepp van den Berg, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Michael Kayode, Ethan Pinnock, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Jannick Schuster, Jayden Meghoma, Kim Ji-Soo, Benjamin Arthur
Midfielders: Mamadou Sangare, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Mikkel Damsgaard, Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, Josh Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, Yunes Emire Konak
Forwards: Igor Thiago, Kevin Schade, Dango Ouattara, Callum Wilson, Jaidon Anthony, Kaye Furo, Gustavo Nunes
