ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains why he believes Liverpool were the better side and were unlucky to walk away from the Community Shield empty handed.

Joel Matip gives Liverpool a deserved second half goal against Manchester City. To watch the Community Shield, sign up to ESPN+.

The FC crew preview Sunday’s showdown between Liverpool and Man City. Watch the Community Shield live in the U.S. at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN+.

Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s growth at such a young age, as the Liverpool local is getting a mural of himself.
Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has completed his £8 million move to Club Brugge, with Liverpool working on a deal to bring in Adrian as his replacement, the club have announced.
The Belgium international passed his medical and signed a five-year contract with the Jupiler Pro League side on Monday, ending his six-year spell at Anfield.
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His fee is an initial £6.4m, rising to £8m with achievable add-ons.
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ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains why he believes Liverpool were the better side and were unlucky to walk away from the Community Shield empty handed.
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is poised to join Club Brugge in a deal worth up to £8 million, sources tell ESPN FC.
The 31-year-old, who was part of the squad for the Community Shield defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, said his goodbyes to his teammates at Wembley before boarding a private plane from London to Belgium.

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He has agreed a long-term contract, with a medical and the formalities of the transfer…

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Liverpool have not made any big summer moves yet, but club legend Steve Nicol explains why that is nothing to worry about.

Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol is tasked of choosing his starting three midfielders in Jurgen Klopp’s side for 2019-20.

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol says Divock Origi hasn’t improved in his five years at Anfield and brings the level of the team down.

Paul Mariner gives his opinion on Liverpool’s reported move to extend Divock Origi’s contract and have him as the first-choice forward off the bench.
Jurgen Klopp has said he expects Simon Mignolet to remain at Liverpool following positive discussions with the goalkeeper.
The 31-year-old, demoted as the club’s No. 1 first to Loris Karius from January 2018 then again after the £65 million signing of Alisson last summer, was considering departing Anfield in search of more game time.
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Crystal Palace have been…

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Craig Burley and Steve Nicol reflect on Fernando Torres’ career at and after Liverpool, following the announcement of the Spanish strikers retirement.

Relive one of Fernando Torres’ most memorable goals with Liverpool as he announces his retirement.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno has words for anyone complaining about the discrepancy between Liverpool and Manchester City’s end-of-season fixtures for the 2019-20 season.

Liverpool do not intend to sell goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to Crystal Palace for £8 million, sources have told ESPN.

The 31-year-old, restricted to two appearances in 2018-19 on account of the brilliance of Alisson since his £65m switch from Roma last summer, is of interest to the Selhurst Park club.

Reports have suggested they are prepping an offer for the Belgium international, however, Liverpool expect him to remain at Anfield.

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Craig Burley and Steve Nicol reflect on Fernando Torres’ career at and after Liverpool, following the announcement of the Spanish strikers retirement.

Relive one of Fernando Torres’ most memorable goals with Liverpool as he announces his retirement.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno has words for anyone complaining about the discrepancy between Liverpool and Manchester City’s end-of-season fixtures for the 2019-20 season.

Liverpool do not intend to sell goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to Crystal Palace for £8 million, sources have told ESPN.

The 31-year-old, restricted to two appearances in 2018-19 on account of the brilliance of Alisson since his £65m switch from Roma last summer, is of interest to the Selhurst Park club.

Reports have suggested they are prepping an offer for the Belgium international, however, Liverpool expect him to remain at Anfield.

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The FC panel answer your tweets on how Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury affects Liverpool, Milan’s reported interest in Krzysztof Piatek and much more.

Stewart Robson and former Premier League referee Peter Walton review all of the weekend’s biggest decisions including Mo Salah’s penalty in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Brighton.

Stewart Robson and former Premier League referee Peter Walton review all of the weekend’s biggest decisions including Mo Salah’s penalty in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Brighton.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side are not the Harlem Globetrotters, and must get results as well as show good performances. Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is set to stay at the club until the end of the season, sources have told ESPN FC.
The Premier League leaders are unwilling to entertain offers for Mignolet, who is the backup to £65 million Alisson, this month.
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Mignolet has made just two appearances for Liverpool this season — both in the domestic cup competitions, which Jurgen Klopp’s side have been eliminated from.
Goalkeeper Kamil Grabara joined Danish side AGF Aarhus on loan earlier in January, leaving 

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The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League, Jose Mourinho’s ability to manage a top side again and more.

Are too many Liverpool stars excluded from Gab Marcotti’s Premier League team of the weekend after their win over Manchester United?

Gab Marcotti believes the personality issue between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho is merely the Man United manager’s attempt to create a scapegoat.

Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho believes he can still reach the top four in the second half of the season despite trailing fourth-placed Chelsea by 11 points.

Following Manchester United’s resounding defeat at Liverpool, Craig Burley slams the club’s lack of leadership, from the boardroom to the pitch.

Jose Mourinho was happy with his team selection and has no regrets about not playing Paul Pogba

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp rated the 3-1 win over Manchester United as one of the best performances he has seen since he has been at the club as he reflected on what he called a perfect night.

Jose Mourinho did not appreciate getting asked if he has the backing of the dressing room following Manchester United’s loss to Liverpool.

Chelsea’s Mauricio Sarri admitted that Eden Hazard’s injury is not a serious one and that he was substituted as a precaution during their win over Brighton.

With Liverpool getting their first league win over Manchester United since 2014, FC’s Shaka Hislop examines the gulf in class between the two sides.

Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop break down Arsenal’s surprising loss to Southampton, and determine if more defensive struggles are on the horizon for the Gunners. Liverpool went back to the top of the Premier League table with an emphatic 3-1 win over Manchester United, while Cristiano Ronaldo helped Juventus to yet another milestone with a goal in their 1-0 derby win against Torino. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi did Lionel Messi things (scored three, assisted two) as Barcelona thrashed Levante 5-0. Here are the best numbers from the weekend’s action:

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Lionel Messi is the first player to reach double figures for both goals (14) and assists (10) in the top…

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The agent of Simon Mignolet has said that it is going to be “very difficult” to get Liverpool to grant the goalkeeper’s wish of a move in the January transfer window.
Mignolet has only played once for Liverpool so far this season following the arrival of Alisson for £65 million and is eager for regular game-time.
But with Loris Karius and Danny Ward leaving in the summer, Liverpool only have youngsters Kamil Grabara and Caoimhin Kelleher beneath Mignolet — both of whom have never…

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Jurgen Klopp insisted that his public exchange with Xherdan Shaqiri, after Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, was solely about the Reds free-kick in the closing moments

Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno talk tactics behind Liverpool’s matchup with Chelsea this weekend after the Reds were bested by Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.
LIVERPOOL, England — Simon Mignolet has said he knows his opportunities this season could be further restricted after Liverpool went out of the Carabao Cup to Chelsea.
First-choice keeper Alisson was given the night off on Wednesday as Mignolet started his first game since January in the 2-1 defeat to the Blues at Anfield.
The Belgium international had wanted to leave Liverpool in the summer in search of first-team football, but the club would not sanction his departure after Loris Karius joined…

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