Reds Face Tough Title Defence

Improving squad not a guarantee Liverpool can replicate last season's league success

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LONDON - Armed with around £260 million (S$451 million) worth of new signings, Liverpool have spared no expense in trying to ensure last season's Premier League title marked the dawn of a new age of domination in English football.

The post-Jurgen Klopp era began with Dutchman Arne Slot's side wresting control from Manchester City and turning the title race into a procession as their rivals imploded.

Winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984 is likely to prove a tougher challenge.

Premier League clubs have already splurged in excess of £2 billion with the likes of Arsenal, City and Chelsea all flexing their muscles with statement signings.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will surely improve drastically on woeful domestic campaigns last season, while the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle United will again be making themselves heard near the top end of the table.

While Liverpool will not care, last season's Premier League campaign was not a vintage edition, with the title sewn up early, the relegation victims all too predictable and the main interest being the jostle for European qualification.

Hopes are high that the new season will offer more intrigue.