Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Tom Clarke.

We’re back for the new season with an extended episode of The Game Podcast from The Times.

We start by looking at the big striker signings - which club has got the best deal for their new frontman and which one will hit the ground running? (00:00)

Chelsea have lost a number of key players and they’ve not yet replaced all of them. Despite signing Raheem Sterling, is their squad weaker than last season? (23:11)

It’ll be a big season for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag. Do they have any chance of breaking back in to the top four? (33:53)

Which team is the team to watch out for this season? Who’ll surprise us in 2022/23? (42:30)

Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are back in the top flight, some have been away longer than others. What does the season have in store for the newly-promoted clubs and which is the best bet to stay up? (55:32)

We’re a week in to the EFL season and already Burnley have impressed a lot of people. Which sides have stood out to us so far? (68:27)

We end with our predictions for the upcoming season. Which will come true? You’ll have to check back at the end of May! (75:42)

Get more of The Times and The Sunday Times for less than £1 a day. Start your free trial: thetimes.co.uk/thegame

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.