{"id":37783,"date":"2025-08-01T09:01:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/37783\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:01:14","slug":"the-premier-league-returns-champions-league-draw-liverpool-fc-in-august-liverpool-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/37783\/","title":{"rendered":"The Premier League returns & Champions League draw – Liverpool FC in August – Liverpool FC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool have a busy August ahead, with an opportunity to win the Community Shield and starting their Premier League<\/a> title defence.<\/p>\n

It has quickly come around to the start of another season for Liverpool, one full of promise after a statement summer in the transfer window, which does not close until September 1.<\/p>\n

It would be remiss not to mention the tributes that will be ongoing for Diogo Jota<\/a> throughout the campaign, with his teammates to don a \u2018Forever 20\u2019 emblem on their new kits. <\/p>\n

With the 2025\/26 season upon us, let\u2019s take a look at Liverpool\u2019s key dates throughout August. <\/p>\n

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August 4 \u2013 Athletic double-header (H)<\/p>\n

\"LIVERPOOL,<\/p>\n

Liverpool\u2019s pre-season schedule then concludes with a double-header at Anfield as La Liga\u2019s Athletic Club visit. The matches will kick off at 5pm (BST) and then 8pm.<\/p>\n

A reminder if you have a ticket to the match, it grants you access to both friendlies \u2013 but no entry will be permitted solely for the 8pm kickoff.<\/p>\n

This will be the first time Liverpool will play in their new Adidas home kit.<\/p>\n

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August 10 \u2013 Community Shield<\/p>\n

\"LONDON,<\/p>\n

It is then time to head to Anfield South, with Wembley the backdrop for the Community Shield meeting against Crystal Palace<\/a> after their FA Cup<\/a> triumph.<\/p>\n

The match kicks off at 3pm (BST) and the final day clash between the two teams last season offered a welcome look at the atmosphere we can expect.<\/p>\n

Liverpool last won the Community Shield in 2022, with a 3-1 win over Man City<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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August 15 \u2013 Bournemouth (H)<\/p>\n

\"LIVERPOOL,<\/p>\n

The Premier League<\/a> champions will start their title defence under the lights at Anfield, with Bournemouth<\/a> the visitors \u2013 an early reunion for Milos Kerkez<\/a>!<\/p>\n

We can expect to see plenty of official debuts from new signings.<\/p>\n

The Cherries\u2019 defence has been stripped this summer after sanctioning moves across Europe, which will make them a different proposition to last season.<\/p>\n

A minute of silence and a special fan mosaic will precede kickoff in honour of Jota.<\/p>\n

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August 25 \u2013 Newcastle (A)<\/p>\n

\"LONDON,<\/p>\n

This could be a tasty meeting at St James\u2019 Park amid a summer of Alexander Isak transfer talk, which many of the Liverpool persuasion will hope means the Swede is in a red shirt!<\/p>\n

As this match will be played on a Monday evening, there is quite the gap between the first two games of the season for Slot\u2019s men \u2013 an invaluable training period ahead of a hectic season ahead. <\/p>\n

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August 28 \u2013 Champions League draw<\/p>\n

\"MONACO,<\/p>\n

The league phase draw precedes the start of the tournament in mid-September, with Liverpool to discover their eight different opponents \u2013 half at home and half away.<\/p>\n

Liverpool finished top of the league phase last season but it remains to be seen how Slot will change his approach after being knocked out at the first time of asking in the last 16.<\/p>\n

How do you want to see the Reds approach the league phase this season?<\/p>\n

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August 31 \u2013 Arsenal (H)<\/p>\n

\"LIVERPOOL,<\/p>\n

Closing out the month is the visit of Mikel Arteta\u2019s Arsenal<\/a>, who will continue to hold hopes of being in the title discussion \u2013 though any trophy may do after five seasons without.<\/p>\n

It promises to be another special atmosphere to kick off the season, and we would not be surprised to see more banners like the one pictured above.<\/p>\n

This is the final game to be played before the transfer window closes and the first international break of the season.<\/p>\n

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Liverpool fixtures in August<\/p>\n

\"HONG<\/p>\n

First Team<\/p>\n

Athletic Club (H) \u2013 Friendly \u2013 Mon, Aug 4, 5pm and 8pm
\nCrystal Palace<\/a> (N) \u2013 Community Shield \u2013 Sun, Aug 10, 3pm
\nBournemouth<\/a> (H) \u2013 Premier League<\/a> \u2013 Fri, Aug 15, 8pm
\nNewcastle<\/a> (A) \u2013 Premier League<\/a> \u2013 Mon, Aug 25, 8pm
\nArsenal<\/a> (H) \u2013 Premier League<\/a> \u2013 Sun, Aug 31, 4.30pm<\/p>\n

LFC Women<\/p>\n

Aston Villa<\/a> (A) \u2013 Friendly \u2013 Sat, Aug 9, 2pm
\nDurham (H) \u2013 Friendly \u2013 Sun, Aug 17, 1.30pm
\nMan United<\/a> (A) \u2013 Friendly \u2013 Wed, Aug 20, 7pm<\/p>\n

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