Only three gameweeks have been played in the Premier League season so far, and already some observers are handing the title to Liverpool . The defending champions have spent nearly £450 million to improve their squad, and they are the only team with three wins to start the 2025-26 campaign. Signing striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United at the end of the transfer window seals the deal, right? The title is Liverpool's to lose.

Well, not necessarily.

Admittedly, the Reds are the favorites, but so were Manchester City if you turn the clock back 12 months. City had won the previous four titles and started the 2024-25 season with three victories. They went unbeaten until November before they unexpectedly imploded -- over a stretch of nine league matches, they lost six and drew

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