- Ian Darke's 2025-26 Premier League preview: Chelsea to contend? - Premier League Preseason Hype rankings: Which 10 stars are generating the most buzz? - Premier League preseason: Club-by-club fixtures, kick-off times, resultsThese days, everything is measured, and it's not just about body weight: it's body composition, DEXA scans, and strict targets. Expectations will be on Liverpool this season as they look to defend their Premier League crown. These players will be up against non-international, non-Club World Cup players in the Premier League who finished their seasons two months ago.