Latest Liverpool news and gossip as the Reds look ahead to their Premier League return after facing Crystal Palace in the Community Shield
Arne Slot during Liverpool's defeat to Crystal Palace in the 2025 Community Shield clash
Arne Slot's Liverpool side lost to Crystal Palace on penalties at Wembley
Liverpool have now completed their preparations for the start to the Premier League season after the conclusion of the 2025 Community Shield tie. The Reds lost to Crystal Palace on a penalty shootout after being held to a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes.
Summer signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong were on the score sheet in the first half for Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, with Jean-Philippe Mateta on target from the penalty spot for Palace. Ismaila Sarr equalised a second time for Palace after the break and the tie went to a penalty shootout, which the Reds went on to lose 3-2 in the capital.
Arne Slot and Co. will now look ahead to their Premier League title defence, which gets underway on Friday night against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. It will also be an opportunity for Milos Kerkez to take on his former club following his £40 million move to the Reds earlier in the summer.
Here, the ECHO takes a look at what's next to come for Liverpool on the fixture list compared to their potential Premier League title rivals.
Liverpool's next five fixtures
Bournemouth (H) - August 15 - Premier League
Newcastle United (A) - August 25 - Premier League
Arsenal (H) - August 31 - Premier League
Burnley (A) - September 14 - Premier League
Everton (H) - September 20 - Premier League
Arsenal's next five fixtures
Manchester United (A) - August 17 - Premier League
Leeds United (H) - August 23 - Premier League
Liverpool (A) - August 31 - Premier League
Nottingham Forest (H) - September 13 - Premier League
Manchester City (H) - September 21 - Premier League
Man City's next five fixtures
Wolves (A) - August 16 - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur (H) - August 23 - Premier League
Brighton (A) - August 31 - Premier League
Manchester United (H) - September 14 - Premier League
Arsenal - September 21 - Premier League
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