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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17 h. ago Inside Crystal Palace's new recruitment team as transfer spending stalls for Eagles

The FA Cup and Community Shield winners are into a new era of recruitment, but it has been slow going

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26 h. ago Arne Slot claims Liverpool hurt by ‘honesty’ after ‘weird’ referee decision in Community Shield

The Reds were left upset at Wembley Stadium with Florian Wirtz not awarded a foul after staying on his feet following contact, with Slot adamant his side are too ‘honest’

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27 h. ago Crystal Palace want £40m Liverpool star as Marc Guehi swap 'not ruled out'

Liverpool are in talks to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi and have been made aware of the possibility of sending Harvey Elliott in the opposite direction

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28 h. ago Hugo Ekitike 'confronted manager behind the scenes' in incident that speaks volumes

Hugo Ekitike made an instant impact for Liverpool in the Community Shield, but those that have worked with the striker know that his performance came from the French striker's unwavering self-belief

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64 h. ago Liverpool told Crystal Palace 'desperate' to sell Marc Guehi as £35m move edges closer

Liverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace over a move for England star Marc Guehi, with their Premier League rivals reportedly eager to make a profit on the player this summer

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67 h. ago Marc Guehi: Liverpool open talks with Crystal Palace for summer transfer as Reds eye double defensive swoop

Premier League champions are expected to continue their summer spending spree

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67 h. ago Liverpool in talks with Crystal Palace over move for Marc Guehi

The England defender could be joined at Anfield by Parma youngster Giovanni Leoni.

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67 h. ago Liverpool turn to Marc Guehi in pursuit of defensive reinforcements

Arne Slot’s side hope to bring in another centre-back before the window closes and have opened talks with Crystal Palace

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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 I’m the Scottish star who downed Liverpool at Wembley but have been poached by Northern Ireland

Irvine youngster Justin Devenny slammed in the winner for Crystal Palace in the Charity Shield win against Liverpool

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Liverpool transfer latest: 'Silly' Marc Guehi offer, contract clause drama and U

Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi this summer, but the Reds face a battle to prise him away from Selhurst Park

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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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4 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 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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4 d. 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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