| The season in the Premier League traditionally opens with the Community Shield and this time the champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace will face at Wembley Stadium. The champions are the favorites, not least because of their extensive summer spending spree. The Reds signed players such as Florian Wirtz for midfield from Bayer Leverkusen and striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. However, the newly assembled squad in several positions will certainly need some time to adjust, which is why the opponent could benefit from the timing of the match. Moreover, the Eagles have already proven by winning the FA Cup that they are developing into a top Premier League team. The three best attackers from last season, Mateta, Sarr, and Eze have been retained, at least so far. The last time this clash took place was on the final matchday of last Premier League season in Liverpool, where it ended in a 1-1 draw. Furthermore, Crystal Palace have won only one of their last 16 meetings with Liverpool across all competitions. |
