Steve Nicol breaks down how the possible absences of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will affect Liverpool early in the season.

The FC crew discuss the root causes of Liverpool’s summer struggles and whether they will carry into the start of the season.

Christian Pulisic scored twice and won a penalty for Chelsea as they piled on the goals in their 5-3 victory over FC Salzburg.

Pedro’s acrobatics were on full display for Chelsea’s fourth goal against FC Salzburg. For more, sign up for ESPN+.
The UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea in Istanbul on Aug. 14 will be the first major UEFA men’s showpiece to have a female referee, with France’s Stephanie Frappart selected to officiate the contest.
Champions League winners Liverpool will face Europa League holders Chelsea in the annual clash between the victors of Europe’s two main competitions.
– Liverpool vs. Chelsea: All you need to know about the UEFA Super Cup
Frappart was the referee for the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between…

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Steve Nicol breaks down how the possible absences of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will affect Liverpool early in the season.

The FC crew discuss the root causes of Liverpool’s summer struggles and whether they will carry into the start of the season.

Christian Pulisic scored twice and won a penalty for Chelsea as they piled on the goals in their 5-3 victory over FC Salzburg.

Pedro’s acrobatics were on full display for Chelsea’s fourth goal against FC Salzburg. For more, sign up for ESPN+.
The UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea in Istanbul on Aug. 14 will be the first major UEFA men’s showpiece to have a female referee, with France’s Stephanie Frappart selected to officiate the contest.
Champions League winners Liverpool will face Europa League holders Chelsea in the annual clash between the victors of Europe’s two main competitions.
– Liverpool vs. Chelsea: All you need to know about the UEFA Super Cup
Frappart was the referee for the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between…

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Gab Marcotti examines the future of Milan amid Financial Fair Play repercussions and the resignations of Gennaro Gattuso and Leonardo.
AC Milan will be excluded from the Europa League for the 2019-20 season, the Court of Arbitration (CAS) has ruled.
The Rossoneri finished the previous campaign in fifth place, missing out on a Champions League finish to their city neighbours Inter by one point.
– Top European league honours 2018-19
But despite qualifying for the Europa League, they will not play in the competition next season after being found guilty of failing to adhere to UEFA’s financial fair play (FFP) regulations.
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ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop talks to Charlie Stillitano about the International Champions Cup and his belief it’s helped both MLS & U.S. Soccer.
Roma have pulled out of this year’s International Champions Cup preseason tournament (matches airing live this summer on ESPN and ESPN+) because of their “unforeseen involvement” in the early rounds of Europa League qualifying, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.
Roma said Fiorentina, recently purchased by New York Cosmos owner Rocco B. Commisso, would take their place at the ICC.
After finishing in sixth place in Serie A last season, Roma missed out on the Champions League and must now take part…

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Chelsea prove too strong for Arsenal in the second half, running away with a 4-1 victory to claim the Europa League trophy.

ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson laments Arsenal’s defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final.

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti answers the burning question at Chelsea after their Europa League triumph: Will Eden Hazard and Maurizio Sarri say goodbye?

Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson credit Chelsea’s quality in the second half for their 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the Europa League final.
Chelsea secured their first continental silverware in six years by soundly trouncing Arsenal in the Europa League final in Baku on Wednesday.
After a slightly flat first half, the game rocketed into action within five minutes of the restart when Olivier Giroud headed the Blues in front.
– Miller: Chelsea season a success.. so why doesn’t it feel like one?
– Chelsea ratings: Hazard gets fairytale ending
– Arsenal ratings: Auameyang, Ozil, Koscileny all 3/10
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Vote for your man of the match after Chelsea produced a superb second-half display to win the Europa League, beating Arsenal 4-1 in the final in Baku on Wednesday.
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The result means that Chelsea will be seeded in the Champions League group-stage draw, while Arsenal will once again play in the Europa League. 

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ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson laments Arsenal’s defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final.

Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson credit Chelsea’s quality in the second half for their 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the Europa League final.

Dan Thomas, Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson try and separate fact from fiction as the summer transfer rumour mill cranks up.
Arsenal manager Unai Emery expressed disappointment in the team’s 4-1 loss to Chelsea in the Europa League final but asked fans to continue to trust the process.
After a goalless first half, Arsenal saw their Champions League dream evaporate in the first 20 minutes of the second half, as goals from Olivier Giroud, Pedro and a send-off penalty from Eden Hazard saw Chelsea run out to a 3-0 lead.
Alex Iwobi pulled one back with a brilliant volley into the top-right corner but Hazard answered just three…

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