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Fabio Carvalho scores winner in Philadelphia pre-season friendly Arsenal ended their US tour in defeat as they were beaten by Liverpool in Philadelphia. Fabio Carvalho scored what turned out to be the winning goal after latching onto a great pass by Harvey Elliott. Before that, Mohamed Salah had put Liverpool ahead and Arsenal were only able to pull one back through Kai Havertz. Full-time | Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal Arsenal's US tour ends in defeat. A classic game of two halves. The first-half was a cracker, the second... Just pleased I’ve managed to stay awake to keep up with the updates! Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal 93 mins:  Liverpool have managed to get much higher up the pitch with their press and it’s helping them keep Arsenal at bay Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal 91 mins:  And it’s Liverpool, not Arsenal who go close to a late goal. Hein makes a great save to stop a counter. Arsenal throwing men forward. Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal Five minutes to be ...

Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal 45+3 mins:  What a chance! Salah comes in from the right flank, where he has caused so many problems, and rolls it to Jota in the box. The forward shanks his effort, though, and it goes over the bar. 2 MINUTES AGO Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal Five minutes to be added on at the end of this first-half. 7 MINUTES AGO GOAL! Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal | Havertz 40' Arsenal hit back! Odegaard sends a few defenders for an early hot dog with a great dummy in the box. He then slides a ball to Havertz, who has a tap in. Game on! GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Arsenal | Carvalho 34' Brilliant goal from Liverpool! It’s all made thanks to a stunning pass from Elliott, who dinks the ball over the Arsenal defence with a delicate chip on the edge of the box. Carvalho rushes onto the pass and lashes it home. Arsenal two down and in trouble here. 17 MINUTES AGO Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal 29 mins:  Liverpool hit the post! Lovely disguised pass from Elliott on the edge of the b...

GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Arsenal | Carvalho 34' Brilliant goal from Liverpool! It’s all made thanks to a stunning pass from Elliott, who dinks the ball over the Arsenal defence with a delicate chip on the edge of the box. Carvalho rushes onto the pass and lashes it home. Arsenal two down and in trouble here. MINUTES AGO Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal 29 mins:  Liverpool hit the post! Lovely disguised pass from Elliott on the edge of the box finds Jota. The forward looks certain to score, however his effort smashes against the woodwork. This is breathless stuff and, fittingly, the referee has called for a water break. 8 MINUTES AGO Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal 28 mins:  Brilliant defending from Quansah! Arsenal look certain to score as Odegaard plays in Martinelli with a great pass down the left. Martinelli tries to cut it back for Jesus - but somehow Quansah gets a toe on it to intercept. I guess being 6ft 3in helps...

Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal 19 mins:  Liverpool looking dangerous whenever they go forward. Again, it is a long ball that almost undoes Arsenal - but the offside flag, and Hein rushing out quickly, denies Jota. GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal | Salah 13' What did we say about Salah enjoying himself? He puts Liverpool ahead with a simple goal. Long ball forward, Jota sets it for Elliott - who plays in Salah. He races through to score. Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal 10 mins:  You get the feeling Salah is going to enjoy this match-up with Zinchenko. The Liverpool winger has taken the Ukrainian on a few times already and they’ve been involved in the odd tussle. Handbags at the ready. Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal 2 mins:  Really bright start from Arsenal. Lovely link-up play down the left between Jesus and Zinchenko to get into the box. Jesus, however, is closed down quickly and the attack is snuffed out. MINUTES AGO KICK-OFF! We’re up and running! 4 MINUTES AGO Minute's silence bef...

Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal 2 mins:  Really bright start from Arsenal. Lovely link-up play down the left between Jesus and Zinchenko to get into the box. Jesus, however, is closed down quickly and the attack is snuffed out. MINUTES AGO KICK-OFF! We’re up and running! 4 MINUTES AGO Minute's silence before kick-off Follow the tragic scenes in Southport earlier this week, both sides come together for a minute’s silence. ams are out The two sides walk out to huge cheers, kick-off only moments away now. 24 MINUTES AGO Warm-ups being finished Players are going through their final stretches before we get underway. All set to be a cracking match in front of an expectant crowd in Philadelphia.

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Friendly prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results today Premier League rivals face off in United States Liverpool and Arsenal meet in Philadelphia on Wednesday night for an intriguing glimpse into how the Premier League giants are shaping up for the new season. Arne Slot is still getting to grips with his new squad and is yet to make a new signing having recently taken over from Jurgen Klopp. But Liverpool notched their first victory of pre-season under the new manager with a 1-0 win over Real Betis, courtesy of a Dominik Szoboszlai goal. Arsenal’s own tour of the United States has also begun in promising fashion. Following a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, Mikel Arteta’s side beat Manchester United 2-1 in Los Angeles before this trip to the Eastern Seaboard. Date, kick-off time and venue Liverpool vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 12.30am BST kick-off tonight, in the early hours of Thu...

Liverpool legend makes Arne Slot claim as Reds urged to 'step it up' against Arsenal The Reds will take on the Gunners at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday before facing off with United in South Carolina later in the week Liverpool legend Natasha Dowie says Arne Slot's side are enjoying life under their new head coach but believes the Reds need to up their game in their upcoming clash with Arsenal. Dowie scored 47 goals for the the club across two spells, winning back-to-back Women's Super League (WSL) titles in 2013 and 2014. After hanging up her boots in September 2023, the former England striker took up the role of Liverpool's first official women's ambassador and has travelled with Slot's squad for their pre-season tour of the United States. The Reds kicked off their Stateside adventure with a 1-0 win over Real Betis at the weekend and are now gearing up to face Arsenal and Manchester United before returning to the UK. And, havin...

World-Class' Arsenal Target Could Now 'Be Allowed to Leave' Arsenal target Mikel Merino will be allowed to leave Real Sociedad if he rejects a new contract offer, although the Gunners will face competition from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid for his signature, journalist Fabrizio Romano has told GIVEMESPORT. Merino impressed in his cameo displays for Spain during Euro 2024, and thrived last season for Sociedad, scoring eight goals in 45 appearances across all competitions. The 28-year-old has thus attracted interest from a number of clubs throughout Europe, with Arsenal, Barcelona and Atletico said to be circling. With just 12 months remaining on his contract, Sociedad are understood to be willing to sanction a move for their midfield stalwart, should he turn down a fresh proposal. It's believed that the player would become available for a cut-price, with Mikel Arteta said to have identified his namesake as a primary target. ...

Arsenal eye brilliant double La Liga signing to revamp one position, but Ajax join pursuit Arsenal are aiming to take their midfield to the next level this summer and could sign two stars from La Liga, with a transfer battle reportedly on the cards for ex-Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto. The Catalonia-born star came through the Barcelona academy and has spent his entire career so far with the La Liga giants. He has made 373 appearances for Barca across all competitions, registering 19 goals and 43 assists. Roberto, who mainly operates as a central midfielder but can also play at right-back if needed, has helped Barca win a host of trophies including seven La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues and six Copa del Reys. But Roberto’s Barca contract expired on June 30 and their new manager, Hansi Flick, has advised the club against extending it as he wants to take the team in a different direction. This means one of La Liga’s most experienced players is available on a free tran...

Record-breaking Arsenal transfer gets ‘here we go’ confirmation, as Riccardo Calafiori signing confirmed Fabrizio Romano has given the transfer of Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham his customary ‘here we go’ seal of approval, while Arsenal have announced the long-awaited arrival of Italy star Riccardo Calafiori. Smith Rowe is generally loved by Arsenal supporters after bursting into the first team at a similar time to Bukayo Saka. However, the central attacking midfielder, who can play on the left flank too, has been affected by injuries in recent seasons. This, coupled with the fact that Arsenal have moved forward by signing players such as Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz, has seen Smith Rowe’s influence dwindle. Last season, the playmaker only featured in 19 games in all competitions, and just four of those outings lasted more than half an hour. Plus, Smith Rowe did not manage to score in any of those appearances. Smith Rowe has been linked with clubs such as Newcastle Un...

Arsenal hold talks with Napoli for Victor Osimhen but superstar wants Chelsea Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Napoli over a move for superstar striker Victor Osimhen but Chelsea still can’t be ruled out of the race. The Nigerian international is one of the most in-demand forwards in Europe and Napoli expect him to leave this summer and they already have a replacement in mind. The Italian side’s new manager Antonio Conte reportedly wants to bring Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku to the Diego Maradona Stadium if Osimhen does leave, as expected. As we have previously reported, Osimhen is open to the prospect of joining Chelsea but the big hurdle to any potential deal is his sky-high valuation. The 25-year-old has a £110m release clause in his contract and Napoli are very reluctant to let him go for less. They’ve already turned down a €90m (£76m) bid from Paris Saint-Germain. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Napoli are keen to sign Lukaku ‘as soo...

Nott’m Forest preparing risky Arsenal raid after £50m valuation tees up huge gamble Nottingham Forest have formulated a high risk/high reward plan in their efforts to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Ramsdale lost his place as Arsenal’s regular starter between the sticks almost immediately after David Raya’s arrival. The Spaniard joined the Gunners on a season-long loan last summer, with the agreement containing an option to buy worth £27m. Raya performed well in his first season at the Emirates, while a series of concerning errors in Ramsdale’s rare outings suggested  Arsenal  made the right call by signing Raya. Mikel Arteta and Edu always intended to sign Raya outright and the 28-year-old’s permanent move was confirmed on July 4. Ramsdale is not content to warm the bench for a second season in north London and has previously  gone on record to state “never again”  when referring to his demotion last term. The stopper is open to leaving Arsenal who in ...

Arsenal handed major boost in Viktor Gyokeres chase as Sporting CP alter transfer clause Arsenal are leading the race for Sporting CP goal machine Viktor Gyokeres and a fresh report from Portugal suggests they are close to getting a deal done. He joined Sporting from Coventry City for around £20m last summer and he’s been banging in goals for fun ever since – netting 43 times in 50 matches in 2023/24. Gyokeres’ performances have caught the attention of several top sides, including Liverpool, but Arsenal are considered the frontrunners. It’s recently been suggested that the Gunners could bid for him as soon as this week. The Swedish international will not be a cheap addition, however, given he has an £86m release clause in his contract that Sporting are reluctant to budge on. But according to Portuguese outlet  Record,  the club have just dropped a major hint that they could sell Gyokeres this summer by re-negotiating Coventry’s sell-on clause in the player...

£30m West Ham move, Chelsea snub - Aaron Ramsdale Arsenal transfer verdict Should Arsenal sell or keep Aaron Ramsdale this summer? PaperTalk writers have their say on the goalkeeper's future! It's possible Aaron Ramsdale leaves Arsenal this summer as the goalkeeper seeks regular first team football. David Raya replaced the 26-year-old as the Gunners No.1 last season and minutes have been hard to come by for the England international. Becoming a fan favourite following his move from Sheffield United in August 2021, Ramsdale impressed between the posts for two years before Mikel Arteta decided to sign Raya on loan last summer. The Spaniard completed a permanent move to Emirates Stadium earlier this month and this has cast further doubt on Ramsdale's Arsenal future. PaperTalk understands that if Ramsdale were to leave then it would most likely be in a permanent deal, although it's unclear at this stage how much the north Londoners want for the former Bournemout...

Arsenal handed route to signing Raphinha as Edu holds secret weapon in transfer talks Raphinha has remerged as a potential option to reinforce Mikel Arteta's attacking line during the summer transfer window Arsenal have been told what it will take to sign Raphinha from Barcelona this summer. The 27-year-old could depart the Nou Camp in this transfer window after finding himself out of favour at the club. Youngster Lamine Yamal is ahead of Raphinha in the pecking order and with Barca wanting to bring Nico Williams to the club, he has reportedly been offered to a host of Premier League teams. In addition to Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester United have been credited with an interest. The Gunners actually tried to sign the Brazilian two year ago after completing a move for Gabriel Jesus. He was very much viewed as a player who could provide competition for Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinell...

Arsenal interested in £11.8m Olympian as Champions League winner 'assesses' transfer after talks The latest Arsenal news as Mikel Arteta's side continue preparations for a new Premier League season Arsenal's pre-season tour remains ongoing as Mikel Arteta carries on assessing his first-team squad ahead of the 2024/25 season commencing. The Gunners are looking to build on last season's second-placed finish in the top flight and may well require additional signings to close the gap on reigning champions Manchester City. Arteta's side are closing in on a deal for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori and will be hoping the Italian is joined by other fresh faces in the weeks ahead. Ezequiel Fernandez interest Arsenal are one of the clubs believed to be plotting a move for Boca Juniors midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez. Fernandez, who is currently in action for Argentina at the Olympic Games, has "decided to play abroad" despite recently extending his cont...

Liverpool in bargain move for club’s ‘most sought-after player’ as disaster tees up sale The disaster facing French club Bordeaux will see a host of their best and most talented players leave, and reports have backed Liverpool to swoop for starlet Mathys Angely. Bordeaux filed for bankruptcy on Friday after takeover talks with Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), collapsed. Bordeaux had appealed against relegation from Ligue 2 to France’s third tier, Championnat National, but they have since withdrawn that appeal and incredibly withdrawn their professional status, too. “It’s a difficult decision that anticipates an inevitable consequence of the restructuring process underway,” the club said in a statement. Bordeaux have won six Ligue 1 titles in their history and previously had big names such as Zinedine Zidane, Aurelien Tchouameni and Jules Kounde on their books. But now, their players will not be paid, while their renowned academy will also be closed. While FS...

Arsenal ‘in talks’ to sign PSG star in brilliant deal; second transfer worth club-record fee almost finalised Arsenal have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a deal to sign Fabian Ruiz – and with a transfer expert revealing exactly how a move can be financed and with another club-record deal with Fulham edging ever closer towards the finishing line. The Gunners have finished second in the last two Premier League seasons and hope to strengthen their squad this summer to enable them to take that extra step. And while Mikel Arteta’s side are yet to add any new signings to their ranks, work is very much underway at Arsenal to add that additional quality to their ranks. The first of those deals – for Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori – is expected to be formally announced in due course with the Gunners finally agreeing on a fee with the Serie A side worth a total of €50m (£42.1m). Indeed, going into the summer window, Arsenal had three main priorities, with a left-sided cent...

Arsenal incredibly battle Chelsea for ‘perfect’ Man City ace who’ll cost £77m Arsenal have joined Chelsea and Atletico Madrid in the race to sign Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, according to reports. Alvarez has proven to be a great signing for Man City since joining the club for £14million in July 2022. The centre-forward has managed 36 goals and 18 assists in 103 games for City, helping Pep Guardiola’s side win trophies such as the Premier League (x2), Champions League and FA Cup, among others. Last season, Alvarez registered 19 goals and 13 assists in 54 games. That is a very good record, though the Argentina star is frustrated that he will not become City’s main No 9 while Erling Haaland is at the Etihad. Plus, City journalist Sam Lee revealed on Thursday that the player and his family are hoping to move to a warmer country in the near future. Atletico Madrid are the side who have been most heavily linked with Alvarez in recent months. Their manager,...

Liverpool 0-0 Real Betis 24 mins:  Endo loses it in midfield, really poor pass. Betis can break and it’s five-on-three. Fornals cuts it back to Fekir, who works it onto his left foot and curls an effort high and wide of the far corner. 4 MINUTES AGO Liverpool 0-0 Real Betis 23 mins:  Brilliant touch from Szoboszlai, but Bradley can’t make the most of it as the ball comes inside to him. Pitch is not the best, it is bobbling around a bit. Looks fairly dry. 6 MINUTES AGO Liverpool 0-0 Real Betis 20 mins:  Sanchez with the shot from distance, whistles just wide of the post. Not sure Kelleher was going to get there if it was on target. Liverpool lose it, here come Betis again. Fornals tries to dance along the byline, runs out of space. 11 MINUTES AGO Liverpool 0-0 Real Betis 17 mins:  Tsimikas slides in out wide, as Fornals looks to take it past him. Neither side has really got going yet - nothing in the way of clear-cut chances. 13 MINUTES AGO ...

Liverpool 0-0 Real Betis 9 mins : Quansah with a great ball over the top, Salah briefly looks to be in but Mendy gets back to clear the danger. Liverpool man looked offside, but flag didn’t go up. 3 MINUTES AGO Liverpool 0-0 Real Betis 6 mins:  Both sides pressing high up the pitch, and getting some encouragement with a few loose passes early on. Elliott is playing as a false nine for Liverpool, with Salah and Carvalho either side. 7 MINUTES AGO Liverpool 0-0 Real Betis 3 mins:  Liverpool on top early on, keeping the ball nicely... until Elliott fires it straight out of play. Aggressive out of possession, when Betis do finally get a touch. KICK-OFF! We’re underway in Pittsburgh! 11 MINUTES AGO Here we go! At last, the teams are finally out and we are ready to get up and running. Salah the man captaining Liverpool tonight. 16 MINUTES AGO Not much attention being paid to the planned kick-off time. Players are not out onto the pitch, as we thought t...

Arne Slot hails double new Liverpool addition with vital Premier League experience secured New Reds boss hails latest Anfield arrivals as plans take shape Arne Slot is excited about the potential impact of the latest new members of his Liverpool backroom staff. The former Feyenoord boss has been steadily building his behind-the-scenes team since being hired as Jurgen Klopp’s Anfield successor earlier this summer. Slot brought trusted assistant Sipke Hulshoff with him from the Eredivisie giants, with lead physical performance coach Ruben Peeters and head of first-team goalkeeper coaching Fabian Otte also swapping Rotterdam for Merseyside. Earlier this month, Liverpool also announced that former Everton defender John Heitinga had joined as assistant coach following his departure from West Ham, while Aaron Briggs was appointed as first-team individual development coach after spells with Wolfsburg, Blackpool, Preston, Manchester City and Monaco. And ...

Emile Smith Rowe nearing Arsenal exit as Mikel Arteta speaks amid £35m Fulham deal 23-year-old set to leave Gunners tour of United States to discuss personal terms Fulham are closing in on a deal worth around £35million to sign Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal. Smith Rowe was left out by Arsenal for their friendly win over Bournemouth in Los Angeles and the 23-year-old is now expected to finalise his move to Craven Cottage. Talks between the two clubs are at an advanced stage and Smith Rowe is set to leave the Arsenal squad in America to discuss personal terms with Fulham and have a medical. “There are things happening in the background and we decided the best thing to do was keep him away from the game today,” said Mikel Arteta after Arsenal beat Bournemouth on penalties following a 1-1 draw in their first pre-season fixture. Fulham are ready to make Smith Rowe their club-record signing with a deal that will eclipse the £27m they paid for Jean Michel Se...

Liverpool plotting devastating £98m double raid on Prem side which will anger Arsenal, Man Utd Liverpool are reportedly looking to go harder for Wolves winger Pedro Neto, while they will continue their pursuit of his teammate, Rayan Ait-Nouri. The Reds are yet to make a move in this summer’s transfer window. It’s unlikely it’ll stay that way throughout the latter stages of the window, particularly with a new boss in charge. Indeed, there is almost no chance Arne Slot wants to move forwards with the exact same players as Jurgen Klopp utilised at the club. According to recent reports, a  late transfer window blitz is incoming  from the Reds. It’s said a wide forward, a defensive-midfielder and a centre-back are the main objectives of Slot before the window shuts. But one other position it seems that could be improved is left-back, with Liverpool having been linked with Wolves’ Ait-Nouri for some time. That Andy Robertson is 30 and struggled with injuries last term suggest...

Marquee Arsenal signing DONE, with final blockade swerved and star immediately uniting with Gunners Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal is done, as per Fabrizio Romano, as the insider has stated final talks over the prior sell-on fee between Bologna and Basel have come to a conclusion. Two seasons ago, the Gunners struggled at the back end, as the favoured defensive partnership of Gabriel and William Saliba were split up due to the latter’s injury. It meant Rob Holding had to play at centre-back, and the drop off was noticeable. Poor performances meant Manchester City caught Arsenal and won the league, despite Mikel Arteta’s side holding top spot for most of the campaign. Holding was then shipped out in a sign of the manager’s desire to not have anyone weighing his side down, and after another second-placed finish last term, he’s once again looking to shore up the Arsenal back line. Italy centre-back Calafiori – also capable of playing left-back – has dominated the club’s thinking in re...

Liverpool legend warns against titanic triple transfer mistake as Slot era takes hold Liverpool legend Ian Rush has warned the club against making three potentially huge transfer errors this summer as the new era under Arne Slot starts to take shape. The Reds have yet to make a signing for Jurgen Klopp’s successor as the Dutchman weighs up the players he currently has at his disposal. That is expected to change, however, with Liverpool thought to be closing in on a deal for Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi, although  reports of a swoop for  Takefusa Kubo have been firmly dismissed . In terms of exits, the likes of Thiago, Joel Matip and Adrian have all moved on and rumours also persist about talismanic trio Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Saudi clubs continue to hover around Salan and Van Dijk. Indeed a  timeline has been set over the latter’s future at Anfield . Real Madrid, meanwhile, remain firm admirers of Alexander-Arnold. ...