18 h. ago Liverpool chasing giant player who idolises Chris Smalling and is loved by Andrea Pirlo

Liverpool have been active in the transfer window as Arne Slot looks to revamp his Premier League-winning squad for the fresh season, and it appears as though the Dutchman is not done yet

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42 h. 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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45 h. ago ‘Perfect modern player’: Hugo Ekitiké has all the attributes to thrive at Liverpool

Frenchman’s display of natural ability during spells in Denmark and Germany is a positive indicator for his move to AnfieldHugo Ekitiké is a £79m striker who has swapped the Bundesliga for the Premier League champions and is preparing to test himself against the best defenders in England and Europe. Four years ago, he was struggling to make the breakthrough at his boyhood club Reims and was sent on loan to Denmark to learn about football and himself.Ekitiké arrived as an 18‑year‑old in the city of Vejle in January 2021 to join a club primed for a relegation battle, a world away from what he can expect at Liverpool. Although a naturally confident person, he took time to settle into life away from home. But it was quickly apparent Ekitiké possessed natural ability and electrifying pace with which to torment teammates in training and excite his manager. First, though, he needed to get up to speed with the Danish league and began with a cameo off the bench in a goalless d...

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57 h. ago Frustrated Crystal Palace count cost after Cas upholds Europa League ban | Ed Aarons

Oliver Glasner will fancy his chances of winning the Conference League but the fans have been left disappointedThe news Steve Parish was dreading arrived less than 24 hours after he basked in the glory of watching Crystal Palace win their second trophy in three months. Parish had been confident that the club’s appeal against their demotion from the Europa League would succeed as he discussed their prospects at Wembley Stadium after beating Liverpool in the Community Shield on Sunday.“I really am, even more after Friday,” the club chair said. “I don’t understand that we cannot be in the competition. I really can’t. But it’s up to the judges to decide. We trust them and that they listened to everything we said so let’s see.” Continue reading...

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62 h. 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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62 h. 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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64 h. 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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65 h. 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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65 h. 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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66 h. ago Arne Slot to make Liverpool tactical change after conceding ELEVEN goals in pre

Liverpool have shipped 11 goals in six games ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, including two in Sunday's Community Shield defeat, and Arne Slot wants to tighten up their defence

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66 h. ago The delicate balancing act Arne Slot must master to maintain Liverpool’s success

The Reds’ big spending this summer threatens to upset their stability with more emphasis on the forward areas despite growing defensive frailties

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67 h. 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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2 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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2 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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2 d. ago Crystal Palace keen to sell captain Marc Guéhi before transfer window closes

Palace could lose player for nothing next yearLiverpool reluctant to pay £40m asking priceThe Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish, has admitted that they are looking to sell their captain Marc Guéhi in this transfer window to avoid potentially losing him for nothing next summer.The England defender has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Selhurst Park and is wanted by a number of Premier League teams, including Liverpool and Newcastle. It is understood that Arne Slot’s side – who lost to Palace on penalties in the Community Shield on Sunday – is Guéhi’s preferred option, although they have so far been reluctant to pay Palace’s £40m valuation. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Crystal Palace make Marc Guehi transfer statement as 'crazy' outgoings mean decision is made

Crystal Palace face up to UEFA's huge decision which will decide their fate on Monday, with chairman Steve Parrish admitting that England international Marc Guehi - who captained the side to FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs in the last three months - could be sold before the transfer deadline

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3 d. ago Monday’s briefing: Palace seal another Wembley win as they await European ruling

Palace won the Community Shield by beating Liverpool on penalties at Wembley.

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3 d. ago Arne Slot: No 'bad intention' behind Diogo Jota minute's silence disruption at Community Shield

Premier League champions were beaten in final game before new season

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3 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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3 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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