Premier League clubs are putting the finishing touches to their preparations for the 2026/27 season, with managers facing key decisions over their strongest starting XIs.

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According to a post by the Premier League on X on Wednesday and a review by football writer Adrian Clarke, the potential line-ups for all 20 clubs ahead of the new campaign, offering an early indication of how the teams could approach the season.

Reigning champions Arsenal are targeting another title and could build around a strong defensive unit, with Declan Rice and new signing Bruno Guimaraes expected to form a formidable midfield partnership.

Arsenal’s defensive depth could be tested early in the campaign, however, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber facing injury concerns.

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Arsenal full squad Goalkeepers: David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Illan Meslier

Defenders: Jurrien Timber, Ben White, William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Marli Salmon Midfielders: Declan Rice, Bruno Guimaraes, Martin Zubimendi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Ethan Nwaneri, Fabio Vieira, Max Dowman Forwards: Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Christos Tzolis, Gabriel Martinelli, Mikel Merino, Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson

Aston Villa, meanwhile, are entering a new cycle following the departures of Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne. New arrivals such as Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi are expected to play important roles as Unai Emery reshapes his squad.

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Marco Bizot Defenders: Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Modou Keba Cisse Midfielders: Joao Gomes, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Johan Manzambi, Emi Buendia, Ross Barkley, Lamare Bogarde, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, Bradley Burrowes, George Hemmings Forwards: Ollie Watkins, Tammy Abraham, Alejandro Garnacho, Brian Madjo, Leon Bailey, Alysson

Bournemouth will begin the campaign under new head coach Marco Rose after finishing sixth last season. The club has strengthened with additions including Antonio Silva and Alvaro Rodriguez as it prepares to combine domestic football with European competition.

Goalkeepers: Djordje Petrovic, Fraser Forster, Will Dennis Defenders: Adam Smith, Juanlu Sanchez, Julian Araujo, James Hill, Antonio Silva, Adrien Truffert, Julio Soler, Bafode Diakite, Veljko Milosavljevic Midfielders: Lewis Cook, Alex Toth, Alex Scott, Tyler Adams, Marcus Tavernier, David Brooks, Ryan Christie, Justin Kluivert Forwards: Evanilson, Junior Kroupi, Ben Gannon-Doak, Daniel Jebbison, Rayan, Alvaro Rodriguez, Amine Adli

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