Premier League clubs have started to return to training to begin their preparations for the opening weekend of the 2021/22 season on Friday 13 August.
Ahead of the first pre-season friendlies from 9 July, see how some of the stars of the competition are getting ready for the new campaign.
Aston Villa
Ashley Young is all smiles ahead of his Premier League return, having rejoined Villa in the summer transfer window.
Great to see you back, @Youngy18! 👊 pic.twitter.com/3ESElK73zA
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 5, 2021
Brentford
The Bees will become the 50th club to play in the Premier League next month and the players, including Bryan Mbeumo, were back for the first day of pre-season on Thursday.
Welcome Back#BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/fj5ACfrP8o
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) July 8, 2021
Burnley
Clarets players return to the training ground ahead of their sixth successive season in the competition.
Here come the boys! #UTC pic.twitter.com/5J1zJsoKDK
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) July 8, 2021
Crystal Palace
Take a behind the scenes look at new Eagles manager Patrick Vieira's first day at Copers Cope training ground.
Everton
Everton players will be keen to make an early impression under new manager Rafael Benitez, who took his first training session on Tuesday.
Leeds United
Leeds assessed the fitness of their squad and put them to work in the gym.
🔥 First day of pre-season complete! @Carnegie_Sport pic.twitter.com/byICRmiDa9
— Leeds United (@LUFC) July 1, 2021
Manchester United
Nemanja Matic showed off his skills at Man Utd's Carrington training complex after he agreed a new one-year deal to remain at the club. Mason Greenwood is also back in training.
1️⃣8️⃣ Reds went back to work today! 💪#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 5, 2021
Newcastle United
Jamal Lewis is among the Newcastle players returning for the start of pre-season.
Norwich City
Norwich have made sure they have everything in place for their Premier League comeback.
Lotus Training Centre is 2021-22 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wLJUvjrUml
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) July 5, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs' new head coach Nuno Espirito Santo takes his first training session.
Watford
Watford are also putting in the hard yards following their return to the Premier League after a one-year absence.
The hard work 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙨 🏃♂️ pic.twitter.com/nT2jwtmdc1
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) July 2, 2021
West Ham United
The Hammers are spending five days at a training camp in misty Scotland ahead of a pre-season friendly against Dundee on Friday 9 July.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
New head coach Bruno Lage has started to assess his squad and get his ideas across after holding his first training session.
