Manchester United are eager to reclaim a top-four spot after finishing third in the 2022/23 Premier League season. Erik ten Hag's team will look to build on their recent FA Cup victory over Manchester City.

Ipswich Town faces a tough challenge in the 2024/25 Premier League after back-to-back promotions under Kieran McKenna, especially as all three promoted teams were relegated last season. Luton Town, under Rob Edwards, aims for a top-six finish after their debut Premier League campaign, having retained most of their squad.

Birmingham City are the bookmakers' favorites to win League One after a £10 million spending spree. Meanwhile, Manchester City consistently reached 90 points in two of the last three Premier League seasons. Leeds United, also a 90-point team last season, is expected to compete for the Championship title under Daniel Farke.

Arsenal will challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title after finishing as runners-up for two consecutive seasons. Chelsea showed significant improvement in the latter half of last season, securing a sixth-place finish.

Burnley and Luton Town seek redemption following Premier League relegation. Burnley, led by Scott Parker, has experience in earning promotion, while Rob Edwards guided Luton to the Premier League in 2023. Bolton and Rotherham, both aiming for promotion, have consistently performed well in recent League One campaigns.

Doncaster Rovers hope to build on their strong finish last season under Grant McCann, who led them to the play-offs after a 10-game winning streak. MK Dons, last season’s League Two play-off semi-finalists, aim for automatic promotion this year.

Leicester City faces a difficult Premier League season after losing key players and with a potential points deduction looming. Plymouth Argyle narrowly avoided relegation last season and will need Wayne Rooney to improve his managerial record.

Middlesbrough, under Michael Carrick, finished fourth and reached the League Cup semi-finals in 2023/24. Rotherham, with a strong promotion record in League One, and Steve Evans, with eight career promotions, aim for another successful season.

Finally, Birmingham City are heavy favorites in League One following their summer spending spree, which included key signings like Alfie May. MK Dons and Doncaster Rovers, with significant summer acquisitions, are also aiming for strong campaigns in their respective leagues.