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EPL Transfer Window Shuts Having run up an eye-watering tab of £3. 11billion ($4. 16bn), the Premier League’s summer of unprecedented spending came to an end with the close of the transfer window on Monday night. So how did that splurge shake up the various races being run this season, be it for the title, the Champions League places, or to beat the drop? Let The Athletic run you through the state of play. Liverpool 6/5 Arsenal 7/4 Manchester City 7/1 Chelsea 8/1 Man United 40/1 Spurs 40/1 Newcastle 125/1 In: Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia), Armin Pecsi (Puskas Akademia), Freddie Woodman (Preston North End), Giovanni Leoni (Parma), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen), Will Wright (Salford), Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt), Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) Advertisement Out: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Nathaniel Phillips (West Brom), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Louis Enahoro-Marcus (Leeds United), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid), Tyler Morton (Olympique Lyonnais), Ben Doak (Bournemouth), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal), Harvey Elliot (Aston Villa – loan), Kostas Tsimikas (Roma – loan), Vitezslav Jaros (Ajax – loan), Harvey Davies (Crawley – loan), Owen Beck (Derby – loan) Isaac Mabaya (Wigan Athletic – loan), Luca Stephenson (Dundee United – loan), Lewis Koumas (Birmingham City – loan), James Balagizi (Forest Green Rovers – loan), Dominic Corness (The New Saints – released), Jakub Ojrzynski (Orebro – released) If you didn’t have Liverpool down as favorites already, a 24-hour salvo during which they defeated their closest contenders and, at long last, added Alexander Isak to an already heavily-bolstered title-winning squad has likely tipped the scale. Victory over Arsenal was followed up by a league-high £125 million deadline day deal for Isak, whose arrival broke the club-record fee paid for Florian Wirtz in August, to skyrocket the Reds’ total outlay to a record window spend of over £440 million, topping the roughly £430m forked out by Chelsea across the summer of 2023. Though growing pains persist following the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, and a collapsed late move for Marc Guehi stings, a perfect start to the campaign only further reinforces the expectation of Premier League glory returning to Anfield. In: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea), Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Christian Norgaard (Brentford), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia), Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Piero Hincapie (Bayer Leverkusen – loan) Out: Nuno Tavares (Lazio), Marquinhos (Cruzeiro), Sambi Lokonga (Hamburger), Karl Hein (Werder Bremen – loan), Ismeal Kabia (Shrewsbury Town – loan), Lucas Martin Nygaard (Brabrand IF – loan), Fabio (Vieira Hamburger – loan), Jakub Kiwior (Porto – loan), Oleksandr Zinchenko (Nottingham Forest – loan), Reiss Nelson (Brentford – loan), Jorginho (Flamengo – released), Nathan Butler-Oyedeji (Lausanne – released), Elian Quesada-Thorn (Alajuelense – released), Kieran Tierney (Celtic – released), Takehiro Tomiyasu (released), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea – end of loan), Neto (Bournemouth – end of loan) Advertisement Despite a summer of lavish spending across the pitch at Arsenal, Mikel Arteta’s side are predicted to finish runner-up for a fourth campaign in a row. Hope remains that the long-awaited capture of Viktor Gyokeres, as well as the mercurial talent of Eberiche Eze, will be enough to finally push the Gunners over the line, with the arrivals of Piero Hincapie, Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke leaving the squad better suited to dealing with the kind of injury blows that derailed last season’s title pursuit. In: Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves), Marcus Bettinelli (Chelsea), Rayan Cherki (Lyon), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Sverre Nypan (Rosenborg), James Trafford (Burnley), Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) Out: Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Jacob Wright (Norwich City), Kayky (Bahia), Kyle Walker (Burnley), James Mc Atee (Nottingham Forest), Maximo Perrone (Como), Ederson (Fenerbache), Divin Mubama (Stoke – loan), Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (Celtic – loan), Vitor Reis (Girona – loan), Sverre Nypan (Middlesborough – loan), Jack Grealish (Everton – loan), Claudio Echeverri (Bayer Leverkusen – loan), Mahamadou Susoho (Livingston – loan), Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan – loan), Scott Carson (released) A stuttering start to the season has certainly not helped Manchester City’s odds of reclaiming the Premier League title, despite the continuation of an extensive squad refresh under Pep Guardiola. A winter spend of £178 million was followed up by summer incomings across the field, yet between the posts is arguably the most notable area of change. Ederson’s trophy-laden eight-year stint at the Etihad is over, and the starting spot of new shot-stopper James Trafford already looks under severe threat following the deadline day signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG. Can Italy’s No. 1 help patch up City’s porous defence? Advertisement In: Dario Essugo (Sporting), Liam Delap (Ipswich), Mamadou Sarr (Strasbourg), Joao Pedro (Brighton), Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund), Jesse Derry (Crystal Palace), Jorrel Hato (Ajax), Estevao (Palmeiras), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton – loan) Out: Bashir Humphreys (Burnley), Marcus Bettinelli (Manchester City), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Arsenal), Mathis Amougou (Strasbourg), Djordje Petrovic (Bournemouth), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Joao Felix (Al Nassr), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton), Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley), Armando Broja (Burnley), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Carney Chukwuemeka (Borussia Dortmund), Christopher Nkunku (AC Milan), Alex Matos (Sheffield United), Ben Chilwell (Strasbourg), Caleb Wiley (Watford – loan), Mike Penders (Strasbourg – loan), Kendry Paez (Strasbourg – loan), Mamadou Sarr (Strasbourg – loan), Leo Castledine (Huddersfield – loan), Aaron Anselmino (Borussia Dortmund – loan), Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Peterborough United – loan), Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich – loan), Ishe Samuels-Smith (Swansea – loan) You know the drill by now: another window where Stamford Bridge’s revolving door threatens to fly off its hinges. During a familiarly frenetic summer of incomings and outgoings (hat tip Strasbourg) at Chelsea, new recruit Joao Pedro has made a dream start to life in West London, already dovetailing well with compatriot and teenage star Estevao. Yet the impact of Levi Colwill’s long-term injury absence cannot be overstated, Nicolas Jackson’s departure leaves Enzo Maresca’s side light up top following Liam Delap’s early-season injury, and doubts endure over Robert Sanchez’s credentials as a league-winning goalkeeper. All factor into Chelsea’s estimations as outsiders for the title. Man United 9/5 Spurs 2/1 Newcastle 2/1 Advertisement Aston Villa 9/2 Brighton 17/2 Bournemouth 9/1 Crystal Palace 9/1 In: Matheus Cunha (Wolves), Diego Leon (Cerro Porteno), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig), Senne Lammens (Royal Antwerp) Out: Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea), Antony (Real Betis), Sonny Aljofree (Notts County – loan), Dan Gore (Rotherham – loan), Joe Hugill (Barnet – loan), Elyh Harrison (Shrewsbury Town – loan), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona – loan), Radek Vitek (Bristol City – loan), Ethan Wheatley (Northampton Town – loan), Jack Moorhouse (Leyton Orient – loan), Toby Collyer (West Bromwich Albion – loan), Louis Jackson (Solihull Moors – loan), Ethan Williams (Falkirk – loan), Ethan Ennis (Fleetwood Town – loan), Rasmus Hojlund (Napoli – loan), Harry Amass (Sheffield Wednesday – loan), Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa – loan), Christian Eriksen (released), Jonny Evans (released), Victor Lindelof (released) A 15th-place finish and a loss to Grimsby be damned, Manchester United are tipped for a top-five spot come May. Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hoijlund and Marcus Rashford have made way for a new-look attacking trident of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko that hope look to fire Ruben Amorim’s side up the table in the absence of a European – or League Cup – schedule. Goalkeeping concerns over Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir have perhaps been addressed with the addition of Senne Lammens, but the 23-year-old Belgian is relatively unproven at the highest level having made just 93 career appearances. You can check out the inside story of how their window came together (and almost fell apart) here. In: Luka Vuskovic (Hajduk Split), Kevin Danso (Lens), Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich), Max Mc Fadden (Leeds), Kota Takai (Kawasaki Frontale), Mohammed Kudus (West Ham), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Joao Palhinha (Bayern Munich – loan), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris Saint-Germain – loan) Advertisement Out: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Marseille), Josh Keeley (Luton Town), Son Heung-min (Los Angeles FC), Bryan Gil (Girona), Tyrese Hall (Notts County – loan), Will Lankshear (Oxford United – loan), Jamie Donley (Stoke – loan), George Abbott (Wycombe Wanderers – loan), Yang Min-Hyeok (Portsmouth – loan), Alfie Devine (Preston – loan), Luka Vuskovic (Hamburg – loan), Manor Solomon (Villarreal CF – loan), Damola Ajayi (Doncaster Rovers – loan), Alejo Veliz (Rosario Central – loan), Alfie Dorrington (Aberdeen – loan), Ashley Phillips (Stoke City – loan), Mikey Moore (Rangers – loan), Fraser Forster (released), Sergio Reguilon (released), Alfie Whiteman (released), Timo Werner (Leipzig – end of loan) New Spurs boss Thomas Frank has been backed in the transfer market with the aim of ensuring Champions League football returns to N17 next season. The arrivals of Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani inject flair and star power into the Dane’s offensive arsenal. The excitement following a superb victory at Manchester City was quelled somewhat by a home defeat to Bournemouth, but optimism endures that Frank’s side can clinch a top-five spot. In: Antonio Cordero (Malaga), Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest), Seung-soo Park (Suwon Bluewings), Malick Thiaw (AC Milan), Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa), Nick Woltemade (Stuttgart), Yoane Wissa (Brentford), Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton – loan) Out: Lloyd Kelly (Juventus), Sean Longstaff (Leeds), Josh Donaldson (Hartlepool), Martin Dubravka (Burnley), Garang Kuol (Sparta Prague), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Joe White (Leyton Orient – loan), Antonio Cordero (KVC Westerlo – loan), Matt Targett (Middlesbrough – loan), Trevan Sanusi (FC Lorient – loan), Isaac Hayden (released – QPR), Jamal Lewis (released) Goodbye Isak, hello Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa. Amid the noise of the Isak saga, it is easy to forget the eye-catching names that have arrived on Tyneside. Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey and Wissa all boast serious Premier League pedigree, while Woltemade and Malick Thiaw represent high potential from on the continent. Advertisement But will that be enough to make up for the loss of goals from Newcastle’s once-beloved Swede? Burnley 4/11 Wolves 17/20 Sunderland 17/20 Leeds 9/4 Brentford 5/2 West Ham 5/2 In: Bashir Humphreys (Chelsea), Jaidon Anthony (Bournemouth), Marcus Edwards (Sporting), Zian Flemming (Millwall), Max Weiss (Karlsruher), Quilindschy Hartman (Feyenoord), Axel Tuanzebe (Ipswich), Loum Tchaouna (Lazio), Kyle Walker (Man City), Jacob Bruun Larsen (Stuttgart), Lesley Ugochukwu (Chelsea), Martin Dubravka (Newcastle), Armando Broja (Chelsea), Florentino Luis (Benfica – loan) Out: Han-Noah Massengo (Augsburg), James Trafford (Man City), Darko Churlinov (Kocaelispor), Andreas Hountondji (St Pauli – loan), Sam Waller (Crewe – loan), Owen Dodgson (Stockport County – loan), Joe Baures (Accrington Stanley – loan), Oluwaseun Adewumi (Cercle Brugge – loan), Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam – loan), Luca Koleosho (Espanyol – loan), Michael Obafemi (Vf L Bochum – loan), Aaron Ramsey (Leicester City – loan), Nathan Redmond (released), Jonjo Shelvey (released), CJ Egan-Riley (released – Marseille), Jeremy Sarmiento (end of loan – Brighton) An eye-catching deadline day move for Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis was not enough to change Burnley’s appraisal as favorites to go straight back down. The addition of experience in Kyle Walker and a triple raid of Chelsea for Bashir Humphreys, Lesley Ugochukwu and Armando Broja contributed to a busy window for Scott Parker’s team, who will take heart from victory over fellow promoted side Sunderland and a narrow defeat at Manchester United that saw them just seconds away from claiming a point. In: Fer Lopez (Celta Vigo), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Celta Vigo), Jhon Arias (Fluminense), Jackson Tchatchoua (Verona), Tolu Arokodare (Genk), Ladislav Krejci (Girona), David Moller Wolfe (AZ Alkmaar) Advertisement Out: Matheus Cunha (Manchester Utd), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Manchester City), Chem Campbell (Stevenage), Chiquinho (Alverca), Joe Hodge (CD Tondela), Bastien Meupiyou (Alverca), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Tom King (Everton), Fabio Silva (Borussia Dortmund), Tommy Doyle (Birmingham City – loan), Nasser Djiga (Rangers – loan), Nigel Lonwijk (Luton – loan), Boubacar Traore (Metz – loan), Pedro Lima (Porto – loan), Pablo Sarabia (released – Al Arabi), Nelson Semedo (released – Fenerbahce) Craig Dawson (released), Matty Whittingham (released), Carlos Forbs (Ajax – end of loan) The only team without a point in the Premier League, wounded by the loss of two star players: the early signs look ominous for Wolves. It is hoped the arrivals of defenders Jackson Tchatchoua and Ladislav Krejci, as well as winger John Arias and striker Tolu Arokodare, will help minimize the impact of the departing Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha, but it heaps huge pressure on Vitor Pereira’s new signings to hit the ground running amid a bleak start. In: Enzo Le Fee (Roma), Habib Diarra (Strasbourg), Noah Sadiki (Union Saint-Gilloise), Reinildo Mandava (Atletico Madrid), Chemsdine Talbi (Club Brugge), Simon Adingra (Brighton), Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (NEC Nijmegen), Arthur Masuaku (Besiktas), Omar Alderete (Getafe), Nordi Mukiele (Paris Saint-Germain), Brian Brobbey (Ajax), Bertrand Traore (Ajax), Lutsharel Geertruida (RB Leipzig – loan) Out: Tommy Watson (Brighton), Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Nathan Bishop (Wimbledon), Pierre Ekwah (AS Saint-Etienne), Adil Aouchiche (Aberdeen – loan), Matty Young (Salford City – loan), Tom Lavery (Cliftonville – loan), Alan Browne (Middlesbrough – loan), Jenson Seelt (Wolfsburg – loan), Niall Huggins (Wycombe Wanderers – loan), Patrick Roberts (Birmingham City – loan) Reghis le Bris could field a starting 11 made up entirely of summer recruits, such has been the extent of business at Sunderland this summer. Granit Xhaka and Nordi Mukiele headlined the receipt in a shopping spree that passed through Bayer Leverkusen, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atletico Madrid, as the Championship play-off winners went all out in their bid to prolong a long-awaited return to the top flight. Advertisement It has gone some way to lifting the mood following departures to key personnel in Jobe Bellingham and Tommy Watson, with home wins over West Ham and Brentford providing an excellent platform to build on. In: Lukas Nmecha (Wolfsburg), Sebastiaan Bornauw (Wolfsburg), Jaka Bijol (Udinese), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille), Louis Enahoro-Marcus (Liverpool), Sean Longstaff (Newcastle), Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim), Lucas Perri (Lyon), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Noah Okafor (AC Milan), James Justin (Leicester) Out: Sam Greenwood (Pogon Szczecin), Max Wober (Werder Bremen – loan), Mateo Joseph (RCD Mallorca – loan), Joe Gelhardt (Hull City – loan), Isaac Schmidt (Werder Bremen – loan), Largie Ramazani (Valencia – loan), Joe Snowdon (released – Swindon), Junior Firpo (released – Real Betis), Max Mc Fadden (released – Spurs), Josuha Guilavogui (released), Patrick Bamford (released), Joe Rothwell (end of loan – Bournemouth), Manor Solomon (end of loan – Spurs). Leeds are tipped to survive the drop after adding Premier League experience and European talent to their ranks. Sean Longstaff and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have joined from Newcastle and Everton respectively, while the exciting additions of midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim and attacker Noah Okafor from AC Milan will provide hope of improving on a solid start. Yet despite four points from their opening three games, Daniel Farke’s side are yet to score from open play. Can the German reconjure the creativity that helped rack up 95 league goals last year? (Photo: Nikki Dyer – LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle