Chelsea will be looking to make it three Premiership titles in a row this season - and they have already signalled their intent with a host of big-name summer signings.

Both Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko have been added to an already star-studded squad as Jose Mourinho looks to create an unstoppable team.

Both John Obi Mikel and Salomon Kalou have also joined the Stamford Bridge party, but what have their rivals got in store for the champions this time round?

Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal will all fancy their chances of making an impact on Chelsea's Premiership dominance this year.

Although United are yet to make any notable signings so far in pre-season, expect to see some exciting names walk through the Old Trafford doors before the big kick-off as Sir Alex Ferguson aims to find a long-term replacement for former captain Roy Keane.

The manager may also have to delve into the market for a new striker if Ruud Van Nistelrooy calls time on his United career.

Liverpool have made possibly one of the shrewdest signings of the summer so far by bringing in Craig Bellamy from Blackburn for just £6.5m.

His 17 goals helped Rovers into a sixth place finish last season, so Rafa Benitez will be hoping the Welshman will be an apt replacement for the departed Fernando Morientes.

But it is Arsenal, who only just managed a top four finish last season, who have been given perhaps the biggest boost out of all the top Premiership clubs this summer.

Their captain and talisman Thierry Henry finally pledged his future to the club in May to give the club the perfect start to their new era away from Highbury. Will the Emirates Stadium bring the Gunners the same levels of success as their old ground?

North London rivals Tottenham may have something to say to that as they aim to gain revenge for the final day heartbreak of being pipped into the Champions League by Arsenal.

They have introduced Dimitar Berbatov from Bayer Leverkusen and Didier Zokora from St Etienne to add world class experience to their young squad.

The newcomers to the Premiership this year are Reading, Sheffield United and Watford, with the latter two wasting no time in bringing proven Premiership quality into their sides.

England international Chris Powell will help guide The Hornets through their first season in the big-time for six years, while Frenchman David Sommeil has moved to Sheffield from Manchester City.