12 h. ago Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the opening weekend

Another new era at Tottenham, De Cuyper can shine for Brighton and Aston Villa remind us this is a businessA visit to an expectant Anfield, where Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké will be out to impress on their Premier League debuts, represents a daunting start for a Bournemouth team that have lost three-quarters of last season’s backline to the pulling power of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool this summer. Defensive issues are not exclusive to Andoni Iraola before the Premier League opener, however. Arne Slot voiced concern over the champions’ pre-season vulnerability before and after the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, when the absence of Ryan Gravenberch for family reasons was keenly felt. “Three times we lost the ball very simple in our midfield and three times they could counterattack us,” reflected the Liverpool head coach. Gravenberch will be missing again on Friday due to suspension but Slot expects the team with the second-best defensive record in the P...

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3 d. ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk makes striker demand as unsettled target given ultimatum

Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday afternoon and Virgil van Dijk has made it clear that the Reds need to sign a new striker amid Alexander Isak's bombshell

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3 d. ago Football Daily | Virgil v the cosmos, plus shootout ineptitude: the Community Shield delivers

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Though rumours abound that, somewhere in the USA USA USA, the Copa Gianni continues in perpetuity, Donald Trump cavorting with Infantino in front of a rapt crowd of -67, back in England, the new season is well under way. Somehow, the Community Shield – or, to give it its proper name, The Annual Curtain-Raiser – has negotiated the logistical nightmare that is a transfer window yet to slam shut, revealing a game that, in a shocking turn of events, did not encourage one to pretend that football does not and has never existed. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike footage speaks volumes as Liverpool stars collect medals

Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday, and new signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike showed their disdain for the runners-up medals

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3 d. ago Virgil van Dijk names one thing Liverpool must do to defend their Premier League title

Liverpool will begin the defence of their Premier League title on Sunday against Arsenal and know what they need to work on after losing the Community Shield to Crystal Palace

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4 d. ago Justin Devenny fires home winning penalty as Crystal Palace edge Liverpool in Community Shield

The former Kilmarnock youth player slammed home the decisive spot-kick

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4 d. ago Virgil van Dijk offer Liverpool transfer update and disagrees with Arne Slot

Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace on penalties in the Community Shield, with Virgil van Dijk admitting the Reds need to sign a new striker in the final days of the transfer window

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4 d. ago Jamie Carragher 'nervous' about Arne Slot's problem after Liverpool's Community Shield defeat

Liverpool were beaten in the Community Shield by Crystal Palace as the Reds' defensive frailties were laid bare by the Eagles' attack, something that Jamie Carragher admits he is concerned by

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4 d. ago Jamie Carragher points finger at new Liverpool signing over error in Crystal Palace loss

Liverpool's defence showed obvious signs of weakness as they were beaten on penalties by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield - and one player was singled out for criticism

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4 d. ago Video Oliver Glasner used to inspire Crystal Palace to Community Shield triumph revealed

The Crystal Palace boss and his side followed up May's FA Cup triumph at Wembley by defeating the Premier League champions on penalties in the traditional curtain-raiser to the new season

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4 d. ago Virgil van Dijk hits out at Crystal Palace fans who spoiled minute's silence for Diogo Jota before Liverpool's Community Shield defeat by Crystal Palace at Wembley

AADAM PATEL AT WEMBLEY: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk voiced his disappointment after a section of Crystal Palace supporters interrupted the minute's silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

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4 d. ago Ismaila Sarr is Crystal Palace’s unheralded Wembley star – just the way they like it

Sarr’s relentless running and quality in the final third was once again crucial at Wembley, as Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win the Community Shield

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4 d. ago Arne Slot delivers Liverpool warning as Hugo Ekitike comments speak volumes

Liverpool's Dutch coach Arne Slot wants to see his team improve in defence after the Reds' defeat to Crystal Palace via a penalty shootout in the Community Shield at Wembley

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4 d. ago Arne Slot says Liverpool ‘need to be better’ after Community Shield defeat

Premier League champions lose on penalties at WembleyCrystal Palace await Europa League verdict after victoryAfter his Liverpool team lost the Community Shield in a penalty shootout to Crystal Palace, their manager, Arne Slot admitted the difficulty of bedding in the summer’s new signings.“Sometimes you need some time to adapt offensively or defensively,” said Slot. Two new arrivals in striker Hugo Ekitiké and right-back Jeremie Frimpong got on the scoresheet but Palace, who might have won the game in normal time during their impressive second-half showing, exposed the Premier League champions’ weaknesses. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Virgil van Dijk issues Liverpool transfer statement but gets shot down by Arne Slot

Liverpool are continuing to push to sign Alexander Isak but despite their Community Shield failure against Crystal Palace, Arne Slot was keen to say how happy he is with the shape of his attack, although his skipper is calling for more

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4 d. ago Liverpool given reality check after summer transfers and tragedy | John Brewin

Despite goals from two new signings, Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat asks fresh questions of Arne SlotWembley was supposed to be a case of the men who weren’t there. It ended up posing questions of the team asked to defend the Premier League title.Alexander Isak may become a Liverpool player. That will be decided soon enough by the transfer market; a game of charades is being played before money eventually dictates its conclusion. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Arne Slot hints at next Liverpool transfer priority after Crystal Palace loss

Liverpool missed out on the Community Shield after being beaten on penalties by Crystal Palace at Wembley and Arne Slot was not impressed with the defending on display

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4 d. ago Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to secure Community Shield

Justin Devenny wrapped up a 3-2 victory for the Eagles in the dramatic shootout.

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4 d. ago Liverpool player ratings vs Crystal Palace as Salah endures nightmare Community Shield

Liverpool were deservedly beaten in the Community Shield by Crystal Palace on penalties after a thrilling match as fans got a look at the new-look Reds

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4 d. ago Liverpool player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Hugo Ekitike stars with Mohamed Salah quiet in Community Shield

Premier League champions defeated on spot-kicks as new recruits outshine old heads

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