TALKING POINTS
How will Tottenham get on at their temporary Wembley home? They will play all their fixtures there while a new ground is constructed next to the site of the old stadium at White Hart Lane. Spurs struggled in last year’s Champions League games at Wembley and may encounter similar problems.
How many of England’s Under-20 World Cup winners will play Premier League football this season? Most of the youngsters who triumphed in South Korea are on the books of Premier League clubs, including five at Everton. Dominic Solanke, the player of the Under-20 finals, moved from Chelsea to Liverpool after growing frustrated at the lack of opportunities at Stamford Bridge.
Ahead of next summer’s World Cup, will Joe Hart keep his spot as England’s firstchoice keeper? He is back in the Premier League, on loan at West Ham after his spell at Torino, in a bid to secure playing time.
Can Sky arrest declining TV viewing figures? Despite the global popularity of the Premier League, last season saw a sharp dip in pay-TV viewers for live matches – an alarming trend for Sky as they try to cover the costs of the new bumper TV deal.
Can Frank De Boer succeed where he failed at Internazionale? The Dutch coach had players foisted on him and was given little time to settle in Italy before he was sacked. He is trying to introduce similar tactical changes at Crystal Palace in a demanding Premier League environment.
How seriously will Premier League teams take the cup competitions? Last season saw renewed interested in the League Cup and FA Cup from Premier League clubs who fielded stronger sides than previous years in a bid for silverware.