Van Dijk highlights defensive lapses after Wembley setback
Liverpool’s preparations for the new campaign suffered an early jolt as they fell short in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, losing on penalties after twice surrendering the lead at Wembley.
While the afternoon brought goals from recent arrivals, concerns emerged over the defensive solidity that once defined...
Liverpool 2 - 2 Crystal Palace - Community Shield Man of the Match
The 2025 Community Shield promised an early-season test for Liverpool, and it delivered in full. In a game that swung from end to end at Wembley, Arne Slot’s Premier League champions found themselves matched stride for stride by Oliver Glasner’s spirited FA...
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
The 2025 FA Community Shield turned into a thrilling spectacle as Crystal Palace edged out Liverpool in a penalty shootout at Wembley. The Reds, with a fresh look under manager Arne Slot, had hoped to kick off the new season with silverware, but Palace...
Early Signs Point to Another Dominant Season Under Slot
Liverpool’s double win over Athletic Club at Anfield, finishing 4-1 and 3-2 respectively, delivered more than just pre-season momentum. It served up a warning to rivals and confirmation that Arne Slot's side, despite its turnover, is already humming with intent. As captured in David Lynch’s post-match...
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...
Liverpool 4-1 Athletic Bilbao: Rio Ngumoha Steals the Headlines Once Again
Liverpool began their double-header against Athletic Bilbao with an impressive 4-1 win over the Spanish side.
It took just two minutes for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to steal the headlines once again with another brilliant finish, very similar to his goal against Yokohama FM last week,...
Pecsi Anchors Defence in Full 90-Minute Display
Liverpool Under-21s continued their pre-season preparations with a 0-0 draw against Hull City’s youth side on Saturday. While the fixture ended without goals, it provided a valuable platform for two summer arrivals to make their mark, most notably Hungarian goalkeeper Armin Pecsi, who featured for the full 90...
Report: Liverpool Defeat Yokohama in Front of Record-Breaking Crowd in Japan
Record Attendance Sets Tone for Summer Tour
Liverpool continued their 2025 pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos, played out in front of a record crowd of 67,032 at Nissan Stadium. The attendance set a new benchmark for a J.League-hosted match, highlighting...
David Lynch's 7 Key Takeaways from Liverpool's 3-1 Win Over Yokohama FM
Liverpool concluded their Asian pre-season tour with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos. In his latest post-match analysis, reporter David Lynch delivered several sharp insights on what fans can take away from the Reds' final tune-up before returning to Anfield. Here...
