Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk opens up on Liverpool's defensive struggles after Reds are downed by Crystal Palace in Community Shield

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk addressed the club's defensive woes as Crystal Palace twice came from behind to beat the Reds and lift the Community Shield on Sunday. Van Dijk admitted there have been problems in the backline that need to be resolved and urged his colleagues to regain last season's defensive form, where the champions conceded 41 league goals.

'Players come and go' – Crystal Palace chief offers surprise update on Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze transfers amid Liverpool & Arsenal links

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has admitted that 'players come and go' in football, offering Arsenal and Liverpool hope of signing Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi before the transfer deadline. Both England internationals played key roles in Palace’s Community Shield triumph over Liverpool, but their futures remain uncertain as interest mounts from Premier League rivals.