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Manchester United eyes opportunity as rivals transition ahead of EPL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:27 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Manchester United eyes opportunity as rivals transition ahead of EPL season

Summary

As the new Premier League season approaches, Manchester United may capitalize on shifts at rival clubs Manchester City and Liverpool. Analysts John Murray, Ian Dennis, and Ali Bruce-Ball discuss the potential impact of key player losses at City, including Rodri and Bernardo Silva. Liverpool is also experiencing a managerial transition with Andoni Iraola replacing Jürgen Klopp, which may affect their performance. The commentators emphasize that United could emerge as significant challengers to Arsenal as clubs prepare for an unpredictable season. They will continue to monitor developments through the end of the transfer window.

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Status Watch

•Manchester City faces significant player losses ahead of the season.
•Liverpool is in transition with a new manager in Andoni Iraola.
•Manchester United is viewed as a potential frontrunner against Arsenal.
•The transfer window remains open, allowing for further roster changes.

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4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Could Man Utd take advantage of Man City and Liverpool transition?

What they're saying

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The Commentators' View trio of John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball have been previewing the new Premier League season as they return for series three of their podcast. "We'll have to see what happens between now and the end of the transfer window."
— Yahoo Sports

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