On Friday, August 16, Manchester United will host Fulham at Old Trafford to officially kick off the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Euro 2024, Copa America and the Olympics have helped fill the usual football-less summer void, but few things compare to the excitement and drama of England's top flight. Its return will be greeted with the usual mix of joy, hope, and impending despair by the fans of each of the 20 clubs.
With August still likely to bring a few curveballs because of the ongoing summer transfer window, the complexion of the league could still shift in the coming weeks.