The opening of the EPL season begins with a big game "Chelsea vs Liverpool". Pochetino's new task, as a new coach seems he has the spirit to show if he is able to fix Chelsea. Although I don't see a big enough transfer made by Chelsea. But it seems Pocethino is focusing on fixing the mentality of the players. They had a really fantastic transfer last season, I think Pochetino wants to start again by selling some players he doesn't need. The first game is difficult to predict, but I think I would pick Liverpool to win.
The first week of action we were immediately presented with a big match between Chelsea and Liverpool, it was a good opening because after we were off we were immediately presented with a match that brought together 2 big clubs.
The first week is usually a crucial week, because usually the first week is the first step for them in terms of the morale of the players. And this is a very tense match for both clubs, especially for Chelsea, because they will go down with a new coach, in contrast to Liverpool who are still with the same coach.
Arsenal won the Community Shield tournament. Arsenal made good transfers and used their budget well. City had more possession in the first half but they struggled to get shots on goal. In the second half, we watched a more balanced game. City, who led 1-0 in the 77th minute, drew 1-1 with a goal in the last seconds of extra time and the match went to penalties. In the penalties, Rodri and de Bruyne missed their penalties and they lost 4-1.
By the way, I wonder what the Pep Guardiola reason for replacing Haaland with Cole Palmer. Although indeed, the substitution provided a quick goal for Cole Palmer as well but unfortunately, Arsenal managed to make a goal back and finally the macth continued to the penalty shootout. But indeed, I also recognize that Arsenal have great ambition and that is proven, in the end Arsenal won the trophy in this event. It's just a pity for Manchester City who were unable to maintain the victory they had in this match.
The match was evenly matched, although Mamchester City could create a goal first, but Arsenal could reply. And in the penalty shootout Arsenal successfully conquered them.
Regarding the replacement of Haaland, maybe Guardiola has other plans, and it is proven by the 1 goal he created. Guardiola is sometimes unpredictable in playing his players. Even in very important matches he didn't even make any changes at all like when they faced Real Madrid in the first leg semifinal.