78 m. ago Who new Match of the Day host Mark Chapman supports, BBC salary and Gary Lineker quip

Mark Chapman will host the first Match of the Day show of the new Premier League season on Saturday evening, with long-term lead presenter Gary Lineker having stepped down

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2 h. ago Mark Chapman's joke about Gary Lineker, football team he supports, BBC Match of the Day pay

Mark Chapman will host the first Match of the Day show of the new Premier League season on Saturday as he, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates take over from departed stalwart Gary Lineker

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9 h. ago Police investigate alleged racist abuse at Anfield as Liverpool release statement

Liverpool beat Bournemouth in their Premier League opener at Anfield but the match was stopped during the first half amid allegations of racist abuse from the stands

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10 h. ago Chiesa and Salah’s late show earns Liverpool dramatic win against Bournemouth

The opening night of the new Premier League season contained tearful tributes, high drama, allegations of racist abuse and another reminder that, when it comes to indefatigable spirit and the will-to-win, Liverpool have few rivals.Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, who reported being racially abused by a Liverpool fan during the first half at Anfield, appeared to have delivered a point for Andoni Iraoli’s side when hauling the visitors back from two goals down. An 88th minute volley from Liverpool substitute Federico Chiesa, however, plus a stoppage time strike from Mohamed Salah conjured a rescue act for Arne Slot’s champions. Salah was in tears after the final whistle as he stood in front of the Kop and absorbed a tribute to Diogo Jota. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Mohamed Salah in tears as Liverpool fans sing Diogo Jota’s name at Anfield

Liverpool played their first Premier League match since Diogo Jota’s tragic death in Spain

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10 h. ago Liverpool vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after dramatic Reds win

Champions take on Cherries in curtain-raiser

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10 h. ago Liverpool v Bournemouth live: Semenyo hits back after Gakpo and Ekitike score for Premier League champions

Will Liverpool get their Premier League title defence off to a winning start or can Bournemouth cause an upset at Anfield?

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11 h. ago Fans fume as faulty TV coverage causes them to miss first goal of Premier League season

Liverpool took a first-half lead against Bournemouth in the first game of the new Premier League season but some supporters complained about coverage of the match

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11 h. ago Liverpool v Bournemouth live: VAR handball controversy at Anfield as Premier League season begins

Will Liverpool get their Premier League title defence off to a winning start or can Bournemouth cause an upset at Anfield?

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12 h. ago Liverpool vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Champions take on Cherries in curtain-raiser

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13 h. ago Liverpool v Bournemouth live: Premier League season kicks off with seven debuts as Ekitike starts for champions

Will Liverpool get their Premier League title defence off to a winning start or can Bournemouth cause an upset at Anfield?

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13 h. ago Liverpool v Bournemouth: Premier League season opener – live

Premier League updates from 8pm BST at AnfieldMatch previews | Reds sign Leoni | Email Scott hereSlot continues: “We have lost many players and brought in many even yesterday we brought in one who is not available yet we have lost a few very good players the ones we brought in are special as well in general [in pre-season] we don’t concede more chances, but the ones we do concede have led to goals.”Arne Slot speaks to Sky Sports, and first addresses the impact on the squad of this tragic summer. “The players are far better than I expected five or six weeks ago in that moment in time, you feel will it ever be possible to play again? but they have conducted themselves so, so, so well on both sides they were great, as a human being, but they also understood they have to be professional football players again so we had to work hard, and that’s what we started doing.” Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Chelsea vs Crystal Palace preview, team news and predicted lineup

After their triumph in the USA, world champions Chelsea will be looking to mount a title challenge this Premier League as they face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace

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14 h. ago Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley preview, team news and predicted lineup

Tottenham begin Premier League life under Thomas Frank against promoted Burnley, with Son gone and Maddison sidelined as Parker’s disciplined side return

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14 h. ago Liverpool vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Champions take on Cherries in curtain-raiser

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14 h. ago Sunderland vs West Ham preview, team news and predicted lineup

Sunderland will be looking to mark their return to the Premier League with a win while West Ham will want to put last season's performance behind them

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14 h. ago Aston Villa vs Newcastle United preview, team news and predicted lineup

Evann Guessand could feature for Aston Villa as Emiliano Martinez sits out and Anthony Elanga pushes to start for Newcastle United

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15 h. ago Premier League returns at Anfield, Emery and Nuno raise squad depth concerns: football news – live

Calvert-Lewin joins Leeds, who face Everton on MondayPreviews | The weekend’s team news | Mail Barry hereWe all love a bargain. Although, in Premier League terms these days, a £30m transfer constitutes a bargain. You get the point though and here Harry Paterson lists several players who could end up looking real value for money.Fancy some in-depth team-by-team Premier League previews? Here’s West Ham, the 19th of 20, and we’ll complete the set with Wolves later today. Click away and you’ll find links to all the others. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Liverpool v Bournemouth live: Premier League season kicks off with Wirtz set to debut for new

Will Liverpool get their Premier League title defence off to a winning start or can Bournemouth cause an upset at Anfield?

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15 h. ago What channel is Rangers vs Alloa? Live stream, TV and Premier Sports Cup team news

Gers face League One opposition at Ibrox as they eye a place in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals

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