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Liverpool take on Crystal Palace this weekend in the 2025 FA Community Shield at Wembley.

The annual curtain raiser offers both teams the opportunity to fine-tune their fitness ahead of the new Premier League season.

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Arne Slot led Liverpool to Premier League title success in his first season at the helmCredit: Getty

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Crystal Palace scooped their first major trophy in last season's FA Cup finalCredit: Getty

Arne Slot’s side have won four and lost one of their pre-season fixtures, the latest of which was a double header against Athletic Club at Anfield on Monday.

The Premier League champions could field around £250million worth of new talent at Wembley with Slot still plotting one more blockbuster signing.

Meanwhile, FA Cup winners Crystal Palace make a swift return to Wembley - the scene of their greatest achievement.

The Eagles’ 1-0 win over Manchester City in May handed them their first major trophy and European qualification for the upcoming season.

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The two clubs will go head-to-head for the first piece of silverware of the season on Sunday, August 10.

And fans can watch the action live on TNT Sports and the Discovery + app, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.

More info on how to watch the action can be found here.

talkSPORT will have live radio coverage from London, with commentary from Sam Matterface and former West Ham striker Dean Ashton.

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talkSPORT.com will also be right across the action as well with a dedicated live blog.

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Darwin Nunez could be on his way out of Anfield despite scoring in a friendly on MondayCredit: AFP

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Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha have given Slot food for thought after his fine display against Athletic ClubCredit: AFP

Reds boss Slot showcased the depth of talent he has at his disposal in Monday’s wins over Athletic Club.

Teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha, Ben Doak and Harvey Elliott all found the net for Liverpool in the first of the two friendlies.

Wantaway striker Darwin Nunez was also on target in what could be his farewell appearance at Anfield with Al Hilal well positioned to lure the Uruguayan to the Saudi Pro League.

Mohamed Salah is in line to start at Wembley and he could be joined by new summer signing Hugo Ekitike.

The Frenchman kicked off his partnership with Salah in perfect fashion with an assist in the second match against the Spaniards on Monday.

Cody Gakpo was on target twice for the Reds and could keep his place following the departure of Luis Diaz last week.

Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong are set for their competitive debuts at Wembley.

Slot will assess the fitness of Virgil van Dijk, Allison, Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley who all missed Monday’s friendly.

Alexis Mac Allister is also a doubt through injury.

Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk was absent through illness while Alisson left the Asian tour for a personal matter with Georgian shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili set to deputise.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner still has Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze at his disposal despite both players being heavily linked with moves away from Selhurst Park.

However, Glasner could field new summer signings Borna Sosa and Walter Benitez.

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Marc Guehi could feature for Palace despite interest from Newcastle UnitedCredit: Getty

Slot was delighted with his side’s attacking output against Athletic Club but has warned his side must improve defensively from set-pieces against a Palace side capable of hurting them.

"I think in both games we created a lot of chances so that's very pleasing to see because we definitely didn't score every chance we had," Slot said.

"But then to concede, especially in the second game, two set-piece goals, that's not what you want – especially if you play Crystal Palace who are a team that are very strong on set-pieces."


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