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Liverpool came away with a nervy 4-3 win against newly promoted Leeds United in the opening game of the Premier League season. Now the champions will expect an even tougher challenge on capital when they square off with Chelsea.
Liverpool are likely to set-up similar to what they did against Leeds. While their track record speaks for itself, Liverpool’s back line was exposed at times to the high intensity from Leeds in the opener.
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Liverpool won a 4-3 thriller against Leeds United in the season opener last Saturday. Since then, it has been mostly good news for Jurgen Klopp’s squad. The big news out of Merseyside this week was the apparent signing of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich.
The two clubs have reportedly agreed to a £20 million fee, plus add-ons and he’s on his way to Liverpool for his medical. The Spanish midfielder provides Liverpool with the creativity they have lacked in the midfield since Coutinho left.
The Premier League is back and defending champion Liverpool kick off their season on Saturday at Anfield. The Reds face newly promoted Leeds United in a match-up of last year’s Premier League and Championship winners.
Liverpool did good work in the pre-season, winning three and dropping the Community Shield in penalties to Arsenal.
Liverpool FC kick off the 2020/21 Premier League campaign on Saturday against Leeds United at Anfield.
Liverpool commence the regular season having won three of their four fixtures in the pre-season, with the only loss coming on penalties to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
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After 30 long years, Liverpool finally won the league title again; lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time ever, capping off the 2019/20 season.
They have had little time to fully enjoy the triumph however, with the new campaign starting just 51 days after team captain Jordan Henderson hoisted the trophy in the Kop in the season’s penultimate game.
Premier League champions Liverpool will kick off the 2020/21 campaign Saturday in the Community Shield against Arsenal at Wembley. Saturday’s meeting will be the fourth all-time in the Community Shield between the two big clubs, and first since 2002.
The Reds will be playing in the match for the second-straight season after losing to Manchester City in penalties a season ago. Liverpool will be seeking their 16th Community Shield, but first since 2006.
