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Liverpool kicks off the 2025/26 campaign today at Wembley as it takes on Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.
The annual curtain-raiser sees the 2024/25 Premier League champions take on the FA Cup winners for the chance to lift the first piece of silverware this season.
With just five days to go until the new league campaign gets underway at Anfield against Bournemouth, Liverpool will be aiming to send an early message to its rivals as it aims to defend its title.
Arne Slot will likely name his strongest team after what has been a busy summer for the Reds, with the likes of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong all eyeing up their competitive debuts for their new side.
And there will of course be the usual suspects from last season, including the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, with fans hoping they can celebrate another trophy at Wembley today.
Follow all the action from Wembley with our live updates below.
We'll bring you team news as well as all the action from today's friendlies.
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Substitutions
Florian Wirtz makes way for Harvey Elliott, while Andy Robertson replaces Milos Kerkez
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Chance!
Salah connects with Kerkez's cross from the left, but his shot is straight at Henderson.
Around 8 minutes remaining - we'll be going straight to penalties if we're still level at full-time
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Penalty check
Palace want a penalty after the ball strikes Mac Allister on the hand as he goes up for a header.
Nothing the midfielder could have done with his arm there, and VAR agrees as it waves away the shouts.
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Another chance
Van Dijk steps out at the wrong moment to give Sarr loads of space, which he gladly runs into before neatly finishing past Alisson.
Palace are almost in again with Sarr, but his shot is deflected over by Kerkez.
Liverpool 2-2 Crystal PalaceKEY EVENT
GOAL - Palace equalizes again
Palace is level again as Sarr scores
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Frimpong down
Frimpong is down after being caught by Wharton.
Looked a bit of a nasty clash, but he should be okay to continue
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Substitutions
Ekitike and Jones make way as Mac Allister and Endo enter the field.
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Drinks break
The players take another break, and it looks like Liverpool is preparing a couple of changes, with Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo getting ready to come on
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Chance
Great chance for Wirtz as it opens up for him on the edge of the box, but he skies his effort well over the bar.
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Save!
Good save from Alisson to deny Eze at his near post after a slack pass from Szoboszlai played Liverpool into danger
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Palace chance
Guehi's cross is flicked on by Mateta into the path of Sarr, who can't turn the ball home with the goal at his mercy.
Reckon he would have been offside in any case, although it's another warning for Liverpool
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Chance!
Lovely move from Liverpool sees Wirtz slide the ball across to Ekitike in the penalty area, with the striker firing over.
The Frenchman could easily have a hat-trick already, but he has been superb so far.
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Chance!
Great chance as Kerkez floats the ball up to Ekitike, who gets his header horribly wrong as he sends it well wide.
Great chance for number three for Liverpool
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Kick-off
We're back underway as Dominik Szoboszlai kicks us off
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Second half coming up
The two teams are making their way back out of the tunnel, with the second half just moments away...
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Half-time
The referee brings the first-half to an end, with Liverpool leading at the break thanks to Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong
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Stoppage time
Seven minutes added on at the end of the first half
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Yellow card
Konate goes into the book after fouling Mateta on the halfway line
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Palace chance
Hughes fires over after Munoz manages to get down the right and send a cross in.
Liverpool have been brilliant going forward, but it has also looked a little shaky at the back so far.
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Palace substitution
Palace looks like it's going to be forced into a change here, with Kamada down and receiving treatment.
He makes his way off the field and is replaced by Will Hughes.
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Drinks break
The players take a drinks break on what is a hot dya at Wembley.
What a start for Liverpool's new signings though, with both Ekitike and Frimpong on the scoresheet on their first competitive appearance.
Liverpool 2-1 Crystal PalaceKEY EVENT
GOAL!
Frimpong scores!
Frimpong puts Liverpool back ahead as his cross floats over Henderson and straight in!
Liverpool 1-1 Crystal PalaceKEY EVENT
GOAL - Mateta equalizes
Mateta sends Alisson the wrong way, and Palace are level
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Penalty stands
VAR confirms the penalty stands.
Mateta to take...
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Penalty to Palace
The referee points to the spot as Mateta goes down under a challenge from Van Dijk.
It will go to VAR, but as things stand Palace will have the chance to equalize.
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Chance!
How has Henderson kept that out?!
Brilliant touch from Ekitike sets Liverpool away, with Salah finding Gakpo, whose shot looks destined for the far corner of the net, only for Henderson to keep it out.
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Ekitike announces himself
What a way for Hugo Ekitike to announce himself on his competitive debut!
He picks up the ball on the edge of the penalty area, opens up a bit of space and guides the ball perfectly beyond the reach of Dean Henderson.
Liverpool 1-0 Crystal PalaceKEY EVENT
GOAL!
Ekitike scores!
What a start for Liverpool and Hugo Ekitike as he gives the Reds the lead!
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Kick-off
The minute's silence is sadly interrupted by some mindless fans, and it's brought to a premature end.
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