1) Arsenal
The Gunners maintained a 100% record in a flawless pre-season, and won three trophies along the way.
They beat Everton 3-1 in the final of the Barclays Premier League Asia Trophy, before winning their home tournament, the Emirates Cup, for the first time since 2010, just a week later.
Pivotally, they gained a psychological advantage over rivals Chelsea ahead of the new season, beating them 1-0 in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday to put themselves firmly in the title frame.
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