Last season, Liverpool were unstoppable. They stormed through the 2024/25 campaign, clinched the Premier League title, and reminded everyone why they’re still one of the giants of English football.
Now, as the 2025/26 season approaches, they haven’t just sat back to celebrate — they’ve gone out and strengthened in a big way. On paper, they might just have the strongest squad in the league.
Liverpool’s Big Summer
The summer transfer window was busy at Anfield. The club spent big — close to £300 million — bringing in talent across every position. Names like Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez have joined the squad.
- Wirtz: One of Europe’s brightest attacking midfielders, arriving from Bayer Leverkusen for a record fee.
- Ekitike: A fresh option up front with pace, strength, and an eye for goal.
- Frimpong & Kerkez: Young, energetic full-backs to freshen up the flanks.
Add these new signings to an already championship-winning team, and you get a Liverpool side that’s deeper, faster, and even more dangerous.
Experience Still Runs Through the Squad
Despite the fresh faces, Liverpool’s winning core is still intact. Mohamed Salah remains the team’s talisman, and he’s not slowing down. Last season, he was lethal in front of goal, and there’s no sign that 2025/26 will be any different.
Then you have leaders like Virgil van Dijk at the back, Alisson Becker in goal, and creative engines like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in midfield. This mix of experience and new energy gives Liverpool a perfect balance.
The Competition
Of course, this is the Premier League — nothing is ever guaranteed. Manchester City and Arsenal are still strong, and both have made moves in the transfer market. But here’s the thing: neither has strengthened as much as Liverpool.
City are going through a bit of a transition, and Arsenal are building steadily, but Liverpool’s recruitment feels more complete. They’ve addressed weaknesses and improved depth in a way their rivals haven’t quite matched.
Why Liverpool Have the Edge
For me, Liverpool’s biggest advantage is its continuity. They’ve kept their winning spine, added world-class reinforcements, and still have one of the deadliest forwards in the world in Salah.
They also have a manager in Arne Slot who’s already shown he can handle the intensity of the Premier League. He’s had a title-winning season to understand the league’s demands — now he’s got an even better squad to work with.
Prediction for 2025/26
Football is unpredictable — injuries, form dips, and shock results can flip the table upside down. But if Liverpool stay fit and keep their momentum, I honestly think they’ll go back-to-back champions.
They’ve got the firepower, the depth, and the experience to handle the long grind of the season. Unless a rival finds another gear, Liverpool look set to clear the hurdles that trip up others in the race. You can get the full 2025/2026 EPL fixture on the official premier league website.
Final word:
Liverpool aren’t just defending champions — they might be even stronger than the team that lifted the trophy last season. And in a league where small margins decide everything, that could make all the difference.
