Liverpool vs Bournemouth – Premier League Preview
Date: Friday, 15th August 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
The Premier League champions begin their title defence under the Anfield lights as Arne Slot’s Liverpool welcome Bournemouth for the opening fixture of the 2025/26 season. It’s a chance for the Reds to move on quickly from their Community Shield disappointment...
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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...
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