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GOAL!!!! Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal (Szoboszlai, 83) INCREDIBLE! A game lacking in quality has been lit up by a thunderbolt!!! One of the GREAT free-kicks. A piece of magic. Szoboszlai catches the strike with so much power, pace, venom and dip. It's perfect in every way. Raya is at full-stretch but can't get there as the post helps it into the net. Just wait until you see this.

Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal 5:  INJURY!  Saliba is down. Nightmare for Arsenal. There was a coming together with him and Ekitike. He's looking at the bench, signalling he wants to be replaced.  SUB!  Mosquera is on. Saliba does walk off but he doesn't look comfortable.  Three games in and already Arsenal's squad is becoming ripped apart by injuries - again.

Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction Title rivals contest huge early season clash at Anfield, where Gunners have not won in the top-flight for 13 years Head to head: Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta pit their wits as Liverpool face Arsenal at Anfield Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE A blockbuster showdown between likely title rivals headlines the early Premier League season slate at Anfield this afternoon. Arsenal head to Merseyside full of confidence having started their latest campaign with victory at Manchester United and a drubbing of newly-promoted Leeds that saw summer signing Viktor Gyokeres off the mark, though the injuries are already piling up for Mikel Arteta with Bukayo Saka sidelined again and captain Martin Odegaard battling to be fit. Liverpool have made an eventful start to their championship defence, with goals not a problem but defensive frailties leading to cause for concern. The Reds withst...

Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction Title rivals contest huge early season clash at Anfield, where Gunners have not won in the top-flight for 13 years Head to head: Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta pit their wits as Liverpool face Arsenal at Anfield Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE A blockbuster showdown between likely title rivals headlines the early Premier League season slate at Anfield this afternoon. Arsenal head to Merseyside full of confidence having started their latest campaign with victory at Manchester United and a drubbing of newly-promoted Leeds that saw summer signing Viktor Gyokeres off the mark, though the injuries are already piling up for Mikel Arteta with Bukayo Saka sidelined again and captain Martin Odegaard battling to be fit. Liverpool have made an eventful start to their championship defence, with goals not a problem but defensive frailties leading to cause for concern. The Reds withst...

Liverpool XIvs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today Reds facing selection dilemmas at right-back and in midfield ahead of visit from Gunners Stepping up: Florian Wirtz will be eager to deliver a big performance for Liverpool against Arsenal at Anfield Liverpool should get a key injury boost when they host Arsenal in a huge Premier League showdown today. The reigning Premier League champions host last season's runners-up hoping to make it three wins from three at the start of the season after dramatic victories over Bournemouth and Newcastle. It is seven goals scored in two games for the Reds, though they have been rather shaky defensively. Including the Community Shield loss to Crystal Palace, Slot’s side have conceded two goals in each and have let 2-0 leads slip in their league outings. However, their perfect record in the league remains intact thanks to Rio Ngumoha’s 100th-minute winn...

GOAL!! Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool (Bruno, 57) HELLO!!! Do we have a game on our hands? Pure brute force from Bruno has given the Toon Army hope. A long throw pops back out to Livramento who clips a clever ball to the back post where Bruno simply wants it more than Kerkez. He powers a header into the bottom corner. St James' Park rises again.

GOAL!!! Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool (Ekitike, 46) JUST 20 SECONDS INTO THE SECOND HALF!!!

GOAL!! Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool (Gravenberch, 35) Football eh? Liverpool have been struggling to make a pass to one another but lead thanks to a shot from 30 yards!!! Gravenberch decides against passing to a teammate and drills a low strike that goes through Bruno's legs and completely leaves Pope standing. He just stops and stares as the ball sneaks in off the post. Lovely execution from the midfielder.  Newcastle stunned.

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool 1min: Barely ten seconds played and Dan Burn heads a long ball away to a massive cheer from the home support. KICK-OFF! Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool The Alexander Isak derby is underway!

KICK-OFF! Liverpool 0-0 Bournemouth 5mins: Salah gets on the ball after a wayward corner and plays a remarkable cross, but Van Dijk heads over. Liverpool 0-0 Bournemouth 4mins: Salah breaks down the right flank and cuts back inside. He whips a shot at the far corner, and Petrovic gets a strong hand to it. Not the last time we will see that move from the Egyptian King this season, you’d assume. Liverpool 0-0 Bournemouth 3mins: Ekitike has a pop from range, but Petrovic is more than equal to it. Liverpool 0-0 Bournemouth 1mins: Diakite’s pass is cut out by Gakpo and Liverpool drive at goal. Salah’s cross is cut out and cleared. The Reds pick up possession in their back line. KICK-OFF! After that touching tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, we turn our attention to the football. The 2025-26 Premier League season is underway!

Liverpool vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction Champions take on Cherries in curtain-raiser Home sweet home: Liverpool return to Anfield Liverpool vs Bournemouth LIVE! Liverpool face Bournemouth in the very first game of the new Premier League season. The runaway champions from last term have a very new look to them, with myriad new signings walking through the Anfield entrance this summer. We could see the likes of £100million man Florian Wirtz and £68m arrival Hugo Ekitike make their English top-flight bows, while there could also be league debuts for Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili. Left-back Milos Kerkez has swapped the Dorset coast for Merseyside with his move from today’s opposition, and he could be in line to play against his former employers. The Reds will not have Trent Alexander-Arnold for a Premier League campaign for the first time since breaking into the first-team fold ...

GOAL! Arsenal 3-0 Athletic Club (Havertz, 82) What a finish from Havertz! The ball is hooked down field and the Arsenal forward shows a good turn of pace to get to the ball and then burst away from the defender. He holds off a final challenge before hitting a crisp strike across Simon and into the bottom corner.

GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Athletic Club (Saka, 37) Athletic Club are caught out. Martinelli gets in behind and Simon is in no man's land. The Brazilian tees up Saka, who plants the ball into an empty net to double Arsenal's lead in quick time.

GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Athletic Club (Gyokeres, 35) There's the moment the Arsenal fans have wanted. It's the new boys that combine. Zubimendi's cross is met by an emphatic header from Gyokeres as the ball flies past Simon to give Arsenal to the lead. The roof comes off the Emirates and you can sense a bit of relief from Gyokeres as well as he wheels awayn in celebration.

Arsenal vs Athletic Club LIVE: Emirates Cup Arsenal vs Athletic Club LIVE Arsenal conclude their pre-season preparations on home soil this evening as they take on La Liga outfit Athletic Club in the Emirates Cup. The club's annual summer competition will provide Gunners manager Mikel Arteta with one final chance to experiment with his tactics ahead of the Premier League opener away at Manchester United next weekend. A summer that began with real promise has somewhat faded over the past week as performances in defeats to Tottenham and Villarreal have raised plenty of questions. While results are never the main focus in pre-season, the Gunners have suffered back-to-back losses so returning to winning ways could provide a welcome confidence boost ahead of the trip to Old Trafford. Team news reminder Here is how both teams will line-up today. Arsenal XI:  Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard (C), Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli Subst...

Arsenal vs Athletic Club LIVE: Emirates Cup Arsenal vs Athletic Club LIVE Arsenal conclude their pre-season preparations on home soil this evening as they take on La Liga outfit Athletic Club in the Emirates Cup. The club's annual summer competition will provide Gunners manager Mikel Arteta with one final chance to experiment with his tactics ahead of the Premier League opener away at Manchester United next weekend. A summer that began with real promise has somewhat faded over the past week as performances in defeats to Tottenham and Villarreal have raised plenty of questions. While results are never the main focus in pre-season, the Gunners have suffered back-to-back losses so returning to winning ways could provide a welcome confidence boost ahead of the trip to Old Trafford . Team news reminder Here is how both teams will line-up today. Arsenal XI:   Raya , Timber , Saliba , Gabriel , Calafiori , Zubimendi , Rice , Odegaard (C), Saka , Gyoker...

Newcastle poised to make Alexander Isak decision with crunch talks planned amid Liverpool interest Newcastle United is set to make a decision on whether Alexander Isak will be involved in the club's pre-season matches in the Sela Cup this weekend amid transfer speculation Newcastle United is set to make a significant decision regarding Alexander Isak on Wednesday, with manager Eddie Howe expected to meet the Swedish striker for the first time in two weeks amid continued links to Liverpool. This crucial moment for Isak comes amidst rumors of Benjamin Sesko opting for Manchester United over the Magpies, although Newcastle insiders revealed this morning that they have yet to receive a final decision from the RB Leipzig star. Howe initially wanted Isak to train with the rest of the team ahead of matches against Espanyol on Friday and Atletico Madrid on Saturday in the Sela Cup clash at St James' Park. Howe isn't worried about any negative reactions fr...

GOAL! Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal 76mins: Odegaard dispatches the pen, and Arsenal are within one. PENALTY! Arsenal 1-3 Villarreal 75mins: Dowman is brought down in the area, and the referee points to the spot!

GOAL! Arsenal 1-2 Villarreal 36mins: Some hope for the hosts. Norgaard heads home from Martinelli’s corner to pull one back for Arsenal! Arsenal 0-2 Villarreal 36mins: Reminder that Villarreal are winless in four pre-season matches this summer.

GOAL! Arsenal 0-2 Villarreal 33mins: The visitors double their lead! Its unbelievable! It is another clumsy one as Cardona’s shot is well saved by Raya, but Eyong is there unmarked to tap home. Arsenal 0-1 Villarreal 32mins: The free kick is played short to Saka. His pass inside is cut out and bobbles to Norgaard, whose shot goes out for a throw-in.

Arsenal vs Villarreal LIVE: Pre-season friendly match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction The Gunners are back in London for their penultimate pre-season outing Arsenal vs Villarreal LIVE Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are back in familiar surroundings today as they face Villarreal at the Emirates in their penultimate pre-season friendly. The Gunners produced mixed results on their tour of East Asia earlier this summer, beating AC Milan and Newcastle before losing to Tottenham in the first north London derby ever played outside the UK. They will look to get back to winning ways on home turf today, though. It is a significant game for a crop of new faces in the Gunners squad, as the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Cristhian Mosquera, and Christian Norgaard are all set to represent Arsenal in N5 for the first time. Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber are also expected to return to the fold for the match having recovered from injuries. V...

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal transfer price rockets as Andrea Berta faces £67m release clause dilemma Arsenal transfer news with Eberechi Eze's price continuing to go up as his release clause is debated Eberechi Eze's release clause values him at £67.5million. As ever in football and the transfer market, a player's true value is whatever another team is willing to pay for them. It is not just his goals and assists, his mazy dribbles, or his flair that puts him at this level. Crystal Palace ultimately have a very big say. His worth to them impacts what other teams have to pay. Being the best or most important player for someone may well lead to the price going up. Comparing transfer fees across the market does not really work. Deals between two Premier League clubs are more expensive because there is a price to pay for weakening a possible rival. Then there is the financial point, Premier League teams know better than anyone that they can afford to demand higher price...

Ademola Lookman transfer request hands Mikel Arteta £53m Arsenal question Arsenal transfer news as Ademola Lookman hands in a transfer request with a pursuit of Eberechi Eze continuing Ademola Lookman is desperate to leave Atalanta. After 118 matches, which have transformed his career from being a talented but inconsistent attacker into one of the most exciting forwards around, he is looking to take the next step. Arsenal, who are currently after another winger themselves, have previously been linked with him. Right now their focus is on Eberechi Eze, but he is not the only name they have considered. One of the worries that some have had with Atalanta players is that their output does not translate. Gasperini's attacking methods do not necessarily mean that Lookman would be in the same sort of situations at Arsenal or elsewhere as he would in blue and black. To that extent, it is ironic that Inter are the team making a play for him. Not being granted the move is what has ...

Liverpool and Newcastle poised for fresh $66M transfer battle amid Alexander Isak saga Crystal Palace has told Liverpool and Newcastle United to pay $66 million if they want to sign England international defender Marc Guehi this summer Crystal Palace has reportedly set a $66 million price tag for England international defender Marc Guehi, amid interest from Liverpool and Newcastle United. The two clubs, already engaged in tense negotiations over Toon striker Alexander Isak, are also vying for Selhurst star Guehi. Newcastle failed to secure Guehi's services 12 months ago after balking at the then asking price of $93 million (£70 million), with several bids up to $86 million (£65 million) being rejected. Liverpool's reported $53 million (£40 million) bid for Guehi was dismissed by Parish, while Newcastle is yet again unwilling to meet the asking price, leaving Guehi in a state of uncertainty, reports the Mirror. A similar situation is unfolding with his inter...

Liverpool and Newcastle poised for fresh $66M transfer battle amid Alexander Isak saga Crystal Palace has told Liverpool and Newcastle United to pay $66 million if they want to sign England international defender Marc Guehi this summer Crystal Palace has reportedly set a $66 million price tag for England international defender Marc Guehi, amid interest from Liverpool and Newcastle United. The two clubs, already engaged in tense negotiations over Toon striker Alexander Isak, are also vying for Selhurst star Guehi. Newcastle failed to secure Guehi's services 12 months ago after balking at the then asking price of $93 million (£70 million), with several bids up to $86 million (£65 million) being rejected. Palace chairman Steve Parish is once again playing hardball, despite the fact that the skilled defender only has a year left on his contract and has declined offers of a new one. Liverpool's reported $53 million (£40 million) bid for Guehi was dismissed by Parish,...

Alexander Isak transfer bid leaves Arsenal £150m question for Mikel Arteta Arsenal transfer news as Alexander Isak to Liverpool drama move shows just how much the striker would have cost Andrea Berta Arsenal have committed to paying over £65million for Viktor Gyokeres as their statement signing of the summer. That could end up being less than half of what Alexander Isak moves for. These finances are just part of the reason that Andrea Berta pivoted away from the Newcastle United forward. Instead, he chose the lesser expensive No.9 on the market. Benjamin Sesko was the other real contender as Arsenal switched from Isak in the belief that he was simply not going to be available for a justifiable (or affordable) fee. Ollie Watkins, who has been looked at over an extended period, was deemed as being too much as he approaches his 30s. The Aston Villa man was in the frame more during January and Jason Ayto's interim sporting directorship. For Isak, what seemed to be a summer of...

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal transfer latest - Release clause truth, Liverpool impact, player stance The very latest Arsenal transfer news amid speculation around Eberechi Eze's future with Crystal Palace. Arsenal have less than one month to make key transfer target Eberechi Eze a part of the squad for the impending 2025/26 campaign. The Gunners have already been highly active in the market, moving into July with six signings introduced. This has amounted to a total spend of £195m - and counting. Before the window had opened attack-minded recruits were earmarked and the club have been successful in this mission with Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke. READ MORE:  Arsenal under scrutiny following £15m agreement as Mikel Arteta targets late window push READ MORE:  Crystal Palace confirm Eberechi Eze decision as Arsenal transfer plan clear But Arsenal still feel there is room for more change and Crystal Palace playmaker Eze is maintain...

Liverpool 'makes decision' on new Alexander Isak transfer bid after Newcastle rejection Liverpool will reportedly not make a second official transfer bid for Alexander Isak after Newcastle United rejected their initial offer for the Swedish forward Liverpool will not make another bid for Alexander Isak after their initial bid for the Swedish striker was rejected by Newcastle United. On Friday is was confirmed the Magpies had turned down Liverpool's $157.9 million offer for the 25-year-old, with Newcastle having no intention of selling the striker who has three years left on his deal. Isak, who did not travel on Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia, has made it clear he wants to leave St. James' Park this summer. Having joined Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022 for $79.3M, Isak has become one of the best strikers in the world. He has scored 62 goals in 109 appearances for the Magpies, with 23 of those coming last term in the Premier League. Isak also netted...