While a number of clubs have struggled through a difficult pre-season and sticky transfer window, there are some Premier League fans who will be absolutely delighted for the return of top-flight football this weekend.
Liverpool supporters may have missed their first chance of silverware last Sunday with their Community Shield, but the glimpses of new signings such as Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and Jeremie Frimpong in competitive action will have lifted spirits longer term.
But how do the rivals looking to put a dent in their title defence aspirations measure up?