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Liverpool's next five fixtures after Crystal Palace defeat in Community Shield clash

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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