1 hour 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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2 h. ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot sets Ronaldo and Messi target for new £116m star

Arne Slot has challenged Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz to follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah at Anfield after his £116m summer move

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3 h. ago Arne Slot insists Florian Wirtz must reach Salah’s level to meet Liverpool expectations

German has to stay fit like Salah, says SlotGiovanni Leoni moves summer spend past £300mArne Slot has said Florian Wirtz must reach the standards set by Mohamed Salah to realise Liverpool’s ­expectations of their new record signing.Wirtz will make his Premier League debut when the champions open the season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Slot said the Germany international’s “adjustment went better than expected, and we already expected a lot”, but admitted a more accurate gauge would take time. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The secret to success for Florian Wirtz to live up to his icon potential

Arne Slot has detailed how Wirtz could live up to the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah

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3 h. ago Arne Slot sets Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi target for Liverpool star Florian Wirtz

Arne Slot casually dropped in the names of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah when talking about Liverpool signing Florian Wirtz's potential

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7 h. ago Florian Wirtz told biggest concern over £116m Liverpool transfer "not a problem anymore"

Liverpool broke their club transfer record to splash £116million on new attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and former Red Joe Cole insists the German playmaker will prove his talent

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10 h. ago Man United handed clear Carlos Baleba transfer verdict as Florian Wirtz point made

The latest Manchester United transfer news and views amid continued speculation on Carlos Baleba.

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15 h. ago Arne Slot reveals how Florian Wirtz has wowed Liverpool squad: 'Are you serious?!'

Slot also explains how new £116m signing has exceeded expectations at Liverpool

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15 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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18 h. ago Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz urged to take a leaf out of Alexander Isak's book

Liverpool summer signings Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz have been told they must follow the actions of Reds transfer target Alexander Isak to make sure they can handle life the Premier League

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41 h. ago How Arne Slot aims to turn Liverpool into Europe’s footballing superpower

Liverpool could end up spending £400m this summer as they look to build on Premier League glory

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59 h. ago Liverpool would not cruise to title even with Alexander Isak – Jamie Carragher

The Reds have splashed out almost £300m on new signings and also had a £110m offer for Isak turned down by Newcastle.

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Taylor Swift has emerged as a modern singer-songwriter whose success and renown has no equal. Here’s why

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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 Crystal Palace sink Liverpool on penalties to claim Community Shield

The rest of the Premier League take note: Liverpool may have spent almost £300m on new players this summer but that doesn’t make them unbeatable.Goals from Hugo Ekitiké and Jeremie Frimpong and an impressive performance from Florian Wirtz had looked like being enough to seal a narrow victory over Crystal Palace in the Community Shield as Arne Slot’s summer signings made an instant impact for the reigning Premier League champions. But even with the possibility that they could still add Alexander Isak to the array of attacking talent already on the books, Oliver Glasner’s well-drilled side showed that their new-look defence is fallible and Palace deserved to take this game to penalties after an equalising for the second time of the afternoon thanks to Ismaïla Sarr. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Liverpool lose Community Shield on penalties as Florian Wirtz debut decision speaks volumes

Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (Palace win 3-2 on penalties): Goals from summer signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong didn't stop the Reds from losing the Community Shield at Wembley

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4 d. ago Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Community Shield

Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike start as Liverpool face their final tune-up before the new season

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4 d. ago Liverpool star makes feelings clear over Florian Wirtz impact – 'Maybe too much'

Liverpool splashed £116million to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window and the 22-year-old attacking midfielder is already making an impression

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4 d. ago Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Community Shield

Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike set for starts as Liverpool face their final tune-up before the new season

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4 d. ago Liverpool vs Crystal Palace predictions as champions look to dodge Community Shield upset

Liverpool take on Crystal Palace in the season's curtain raiser as the two sides face off in the Community Shield at Wembley which could see the likes Florian Wirtz debut

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