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Daily Mirror
17 minutes ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace preview, team news and predicted lineup
After their triumph in the USA, world champions Chelsea will be looking to mount a title challenge this Premier League as they face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Sunday with the wind at their backs after a season that re‑established standards. Crystal Palace cross the river with silverware and a hardened edge. It is a London derby that carries more than first‑week nerves: one club talking about titles, the other determined to prove last year's breakthrough was a springboard, not a one‑off. Fourth place with 69 points, 64 scored and 43 conceded was a tangible step forward, but the bigger marker was how Chelsea played: cleaner structures, quicker circulation and a defence that bent less. The summer added a headline: world champions, courtesy of the Club World Cup, which has sharpened expectations around a title tilt. That ambition brings pressure to start fast at home, impose tempo and show control without the ball. Palace's 12th‑place finish with 53 points (51 scored, 51 conceded) reads steady on paper; in reality it was the club's most decorated season, crowned by an FA Cup win over Manchester City. That final hardened belief and gave the group a reference point for tight matches. The spine is organised, the wingers break lines, and there is enough nous in midfield to slow games down when needed. Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Chelsea face the opener without Levi Colwill for the long haul after an ACL tear in pre-season. With Wesley Fofana and Benoît Badiashile also encountering setbacks, Enzo Maresca is set to pair Tosin Adarabioyo with Trevoh Chalobah at centre-back to restore height and recovery pace in the back line. Further forward, Nicolas Jackson's suspension from his red card at Newcastle late last season rules him out, pointing to a start for Joao Pedro even after Liam Delap's lively brace from the bench against Milan last week. Romeo Lavia remains sidelined, so the XI that faced the Rossoneri is the template Maresca is most likely to trust again. Crystal Palace welcomed Adam Wharton back for the Community Shield after his late‑season lay‑off, a timely boost for control in the middle third. Captain Marc Guéhi is also back in the matchday picture, though interest from Liverpool has put his future under a cloud. Daichi Kamada's injury last weekend complicates selection; Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma are competing to partner Wharton if Kamada does not make it. Eddie Nketiah misses out with a pre-season muscle problem, joining long‑term absentees Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad. Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Curucrella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Pedro; Delap Chelsea vs Crystal Palace If you are on the lookout for the latest free bet offers, then look no further. Here, not only do we bring you numerous free bet offers, but all from the very best betting sites in the industry. Each bookie we recommend is fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, so you know you are always betting on a safe and trustworthy site. Check out the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers here. Gamble responsibly Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
Daily Mail
17 minutes ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Liverpool vs Bournemouth - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as the Reds get their title defence underway against the Cherries
Ready, get set, go! The single greatest day of the footballing calendar is here, the opening day of the Premier League season. OK, OK, that may be going a step too far, but I just can't contain my excitement. Don't get me wrong, I love pre-season, but come on... it doesn't even scratch the itch that the absence of the top flight gives you. Well, now it's back, and it's back with a bang. Premier League champions Liverpool get things started as they start their title defence against Bournemouth at Anfield on this fine Friday evening. We got a glimpse of what Arne Slot's new-look Reds were about in the Community Shield last week, but now it's time for them to put their money where their mouth is. Now, sit back, relax, get yourself an ice-cold beverage of some sort, maybe even a cheeky snack, and let's get what will be a rollercoaster of a season underway. It's lights out, and away we go.
Yahoo
34 minutes ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why is Ryan Gravenberch not playing for Liverpool vs Bournemouth?
Ryan Gravenberch was almost ever-present for Liverpool in 2024-25 as they embarked on a procession to Premier League glory. The all-action midfielder featured in 37 league games, chipping in with four assists, and he also featured nine times in the Champions League. However, he is not in the Reds' squad for the first game of their title defence at Anfield. Here, GOAL explains why the Netherlands international is not featuring in the 2025-26 Premier League opener. Why Ryan Gravenberch is not playing for Liverpool vs Bournemouth Gravenberch is not playing in Liverpool's opening game of the season against Bournemouth because he is suspended. The midfielder was sent off in the final game of the 2024-25 season against Crystal Palace after receiving a red card for a foul on Daichi Kamada. While the Liverpool star had already received a yellow card for simulation earlier in the game, referee Darren England produced a straight red card following the foul on Kamada, due to its severity and since Gravenberch was the last defender. Curtis Jones deputised for Gravenberch in the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace last week and could be primed to start again against Bournemouth. However, the Reds will be without Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez, with the defensive duo out of action due to injury. When is Ryan Gravenberch back? The suspension that carried over from last season is just for one game, so Gravenberch will be available for selection again when Liverpool play Newcastle United at St James' Park on August 25, 2025. Related links Where to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth Follow live updates from Liverpool vs Bournemouth Latest Liverpool news & updates
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Exciting wonderkid on his way to Liverpool as Richard Hughes agrees ANOTHER transfer
Another exciting player is on his way to Liverpool after Richard Hughes struck an agreement for his transfer. Before the start of this summer's window, the jury was still out on the club's sporting director. Hughes was quiet last summer, biding his time for this year. 🔴 Shop the LFC 2025/26 adidas home range 🚨2025/26 LFC x adidas range🚨 LFC x adidas Shop the home range today! LFC x adidas Shop the goalkeeper range today LFC x adidas Shop the new adidas range today! Perhaps even he did not imagine the monumental window Liverpool would have this summer. This has been a summer of rebuild and transition, building on the founding blocks that Arne Slot established last season. Hughes has brought in Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike. In the process he's made this Liverpool team better and more unpredictable. The quartet alone would be enough for him to end this summer window with a pat on the back. But Hughes isn't done yet. He's ready to end the window with another spending spree. 🔴 Shop the LFC 2025/26 adidas away range There are now just less than three weeks left until the window shuts close on September 1st. Time is running out for Liverpool to get deals over the line. And while the new additions have bolstered Slot's team, there are still areas where Liverpool look vulnerable. The Community Shield highlighted the gap in defence and the lack of options available to Slot. This is something Hughes is clearly trying to fix. Liverpool have been embroiled in a saga with Marc Guehi and Crystal Palace for much of the summer. At this point, that deal could end either way. But ultimately, Liverpool have a great chance of getting their man on a free next summer if they don't agree a deal this year. In the meantime, Hughes has not put all his eggs in one basket. In a separate deal to Guehi, he's agreed a £26m transfer for the signing of Giovanni Leoni as per Fabrizio Romano. The exciting wonderkid is regarded as one Italy's best prospects and now he will be moving to Liverpool pending a medical. A lot of people are excited about Leoni and rightfully so. He looks like a real prospect, someone who may be destined to play at Anfield and follow in the footsteps of Virgil van Dijk. Now the latest on Leoni is the fact that he's jetting off to Liverpool. The wonderkid is now heading to Merseyside ahead of his move as per the latest video captured of the young Italian at an airport in Parama on Thursday morning. It's another deal that is close to be done. Another deal Hughes masterfully negotiated and agreed a pretty decent transfer fee for.
Mint
an hour ago
- Sport
- Mint
Liverpool vs Bournemouth live streaming: Where to watch Premier League 2025-26 clash, predicted lineups and more
Liverpool will face Bournemouth in a highly anticipated Premier League opener. The game will be played at Anfield in Liverpool, England. While Arne Slot's side will want to bounce back from last week's FA Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace, Andoni Iraola's squad will be geared up to pick themselves up from their ninth-place finish from last season. Here are all the details about the upcoming Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth. Date: August 15 in the United States, August 16 in India Time: 3:00 PM ET (August 15) in the United States | 12:30 AM IST (August 16) in India. Venue: Anfield, Liverpool. Joe Gomez was back in training on Wednesday after recovering from an Achilles problem. Ryan Gravenberch is expected to miss the match due to a suspension carried over from last season's final game against Crystal Palace. Conor Bradley's participation is uncertain after he sat out the Community Shield. However, Liverpool's new signings are ready to make their debuts. Bournemouth are dealing with several injury concerns. Star performer from last season, Justin Kluivert, is doubtful after sustaining a knock during pre-season. Lewis Cook and Enes Unal are sidelined for an extended period with knee injuries. While Ryan Christie and Luis Sinisterra are close to returning, the trip to Anfield might be too early for them. Newcomer Adrien Truffert is likely to step in for his first competitive start at left-back. Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson (gk), Robertson, van Dijk, Konate, Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Wirtz, Salah, Ekitike. Bournemouth predicted XI: Petrovic (gk), Araujo, Truffert, Senesi, Brooks, Adams, Tavernier, Kroupi Jr, Hill, Semenyo, Winterburn. The Liverpool vs Bournemouth opening clash of the Premier League will be streamed live on Universo, Fubo, Sling Blue, and DirecTV Stream in the United States. The match will be available on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar in India. Liverpool have won 17 games and Bournemouth have won two matches. One clash ended in a draw. Notably, Liverpool have won their last five games against Bournemouth, scoring 14 and conceding two. Interestingly, out of the players who scored those fourteen goals, only Salah (3) and Gakpo (1) are still at the club.
