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After it's the annual three-month-long break, the Premier League is all set to return to action next month.
Over the years, EPL has evolved into the topmost league across Europe and is at present the only league that still retains the competitiveness of a season-long competition. As seen last season, the winners Manchester City were given a run for their money by Liverpool throughout the campaign and finished just two points behind them on the very last day.
The fact that the finalists in the UEFA Champions League last season were both from English top-flight bodes well for the league and is a testament to its quality of football, which makes it one of the most enjoyable league to watch.
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Well, that and the glut of talent present in the 20 teams competing for glory. Some of the best players in the world in Aguero, Salah, Kane, Alisson, Van Dijk ply their trade in the league at the moment. And with every transfer window, clubs keep bringing in even more talent in their ranks.
As it happens in every transfer window, most of the clubs have been very busy in the last two months bringing in reinforcements for the upcoming season from overseas.
Here we take a look at the top five new entrants in the league who can clearly make the difference for their club in the new Premier League season.
#5 Dani Ceballos
Arsenal's transfer activity remained dormant for the better part of the window, but in Real Madrid's Daniel Ceballos, they've finally signed a big name, albeit, on loan for the season.
The Spain U-21 international will be joining The Gunners following triumph at the recently concluded U-21 EURO Championships with La Rojita, in which he was one of their standout players.
The 22-year-old midfielder is a skilful dribbler of the ball and has the ability to operate on various positions from the midfield, but the No.10 role is best suited to him.
He also possesses the ability to unleash wicked strikes from his right foot and is good from set-piece situations as well, as he showed in Spain's Group Stage clash against Poland.
What he brings to Unai Emery's team is his dynamism, energy and ability to move the ball into the final third. Though he should not be looked at as an out-and-out replacement for Aaron Ramsey.
It would be interesting to see how Emery makes the most of this talented youngster in the new season and what kind of impact he makes in what might be his only stint in the Premier League.
#4 Tanguy Ndombele
Another exciting midfield prospect to look out for in the new season is Tottenham Hotspur's latest signing, Tanguy Ndombele.
Ndombele was Spurs' second purchase since Lucas Moura arrived from Paris St-Germain in January 2018.
The club-record signing at £62.8m is a solid box-to-box midfielder, who is more comfortable going forward with the ball rather than breaking down opposition plays in front of the defensive line, like his predecessor Mousa Dembele.
He has played in both of the pre-season fixtures and has started out very brightly in Tottenham colors, even setting up a goal for Lucas Moura in what were his very first touches of the game against Juventus, which they won 3-2.
He has been compared to former Chelsea star Micheal Essien due to his similar role and physical abilities, but he can also be likened to Yaya Toure, because of intelligent use of the ball when in possession, but to be on a similar level to the Manchester City legend, he needs to work a lot on his finishing.
At just 22, he has the world at his feet, and it is expected that Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino would offer him every bit of opportunity to grow and can play a crucial role in the upcoming campaign, given that Spurs are in need of a midfield general since the departure of Dembele.
He also had seven assists last season for Lyon, thus apart from letting players like Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen move deeper into the attacking third, he also possesses the ability to create chances himself.
#3 Sébastien Haller
West Ham United have struggled to find a decent goalscorer in recent years and for the past two seasons became heavily reliant on Marko Arnautovic for any inspiration in the final third.
Their club-record signing Sébastien Haller just might prove to be the answer to their goal-scoring woes and might propel them back into the contention for a European spot, here's why.
The 25-year-old Frenchman is a proven striker, with the abilities that will make him a perfect fit in the Premier League. He is strong in the air, quick, skilful, excellent at linking up with midfielders and shows touches of flair.
Haller was outstanding for Eintracht Frankfurt last season, providing 15 goals and nine assists in 29 Bundesliga appearances.
At 6ft 3in, he is more than equipped for the physical nature of English top-flight and can bully defenders with ease, as he used to in the Bundesliga, where he won more aerial duels than any other player in the league last season. His aerial prowess can be likened to that of his fellow countrymen Olivier Giroud, who has been highly successful in the top flight.
Most importantly, he is a team player and brings out the best in the players alongside him. He can set up goals as easily as he can put them in the back of the net. He formed a great partnership with now Real Madrid man Luka Jovic last season, so he can link up with one of the many talented Hammers players like Anderson, Chicharito to wreak havoc in his debut season.
#2 Rodri
Those who've followed Manchester City under Pep Guardiola religiously know just how important Fernandinho has been for the English Champions.
Bringing in a worthy heir of the Brazilian has been one of the top priorities for the Spanish manager over the last few transfer windows, but with the signing of his fellow Spaniard Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante or Rodri, it seems his worrying days are past him.
It takes a really special player to be considered as an heir not only to Fernandinho, one of the finest defensive midfielders of our generation, but also an heir to Sergio Busquets, probably the greatest players in that position of all time.
But the 23-year-old, who costed Manchester City £62.5m, has all the abilities to live up to the hype surrounding him.
The former Villareal star has an impressive passing range at his disposal, he has a natural gift of excellent positioning when going in for the tackle and has a knack for winning back possession in the midfield.
Rodri was the only midfielder to make more than 100 tackles in La Liga last season, while he also ranked top among outfield players for ball recoveries.
His instincts as a natural tackler, presence of mind when in possession, forward-thinking and exceptional technical abilities make him one of the most standout players to watch out for in the new season.
#1 Christian Pulisic
One of the players everyone will keep an eye on since the onset of the new season is Chelsea's Christian Pulisic, who signed for The Blues in January, but spent the remaining season on loan with his previous club Borussia Dortmund.
Having now joined his side, he has one of the most difficult tasks as a debutant, that is to emulate club legend Eden Hazard's performances in the final third.
At just 20-years of age, it might be expecting too much of the US national, but one thing for sure his blistering pace will make him a nightmare to deal with for the defenders and his versatility make him unpredictable to play against.
The winger did not have the best of seasons in the Bundesliga last time around, as he was upstaged by Jordan Sancho, a player who played in a similar position as that of the American forward and also faced a spell on the sidelines due to injury.
But, that should not distract us from the fact that he is a fantastic dribbler and like Hazard that ability means he is fouled often by the defenders and can win free-kicks in dangerous positions for his team.
With a new manager in Frank Lampard at the helm at Stamford Bridge, he has the perfect opportunity to prove his worthiness in his debut season and can become a star in England if he can replicate his form for The Blues.
