Liverpool 4 - 2 Bournemouth - PL Player Ratings
The Premier League kicked off with the reigning and defending champions facing off against a super impressive Bournemouth side, who also enjoyed a superb season last term.
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The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was largely untested in the opening...
Liverpool 4 - 2 Bournemouth – PL Man of the Match
Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool FC
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence began under the Anfield lights, and while the champions had to work harder than expected to see off an adventurous Bournemouth, the night belonged to Hugo Ekitike. Making his league debut for the Reds, the French forward...
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Van Dijk highlights defensive lapses after Wembley setback
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Liverpool 2 - 2 Crystal Palace - Community Shield Man of the Match
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Liverpool 2 - 2 Crystal Palace - Community Shield Player Ratings
The community shield headed to penalties after the in game score draw, with a lively encounter ensuing within an excited Wembley setting. The reds would lose the shootout with some weak penalties.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 9.0
The giant Brazilian...
Crystal Palace Triumphs in FA Community Shield Penalty Drama Against Liverpool
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Early Signs Point to Another Dominant Season Under Slot
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Liverpool 3-2 Athletic Bilbao: Cody Gakpo Scores a Hat-Trick(ish)
In the second game of the evening at Anfield, Arne Slot named a strong side to take on Athletic Bilbao. New signings Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili all started the game.
The early signings were hugely promising with the new signings...
