The Premier League season is, amazingly, upon us. On August 8, fans will gather for their well-rehearsed rituals ahead of the weekend's ultimate treat: competitive football's return.
Manchester United will be expected to move from strength to strength this season, building upon 2014-15's successful return to the Champions League at the first time of asking. A summer recruitment spree and, at the time of writing, the retention of David De Gea, puts them in pole position to wrestle the title off Chelsea this coming campaign.
Here, B/R delves into the major tactical talking points and questions ahead of the new season, identifying areas of change and interest as Louis van Gaal tweaks his approach.