It has been only 75 days since Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy in front of a packed house at Anfield, but already the new season is hurtling into view. While the champions' 2025-26 campaign begins in earnest at home to Bournemouthon Aug. 15, this weekend will provide a solid indication of how well-equipped they are to begin their title defense as they take on Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield.
It is a tradition that dates back more than a century, with the one-off match contested by the English champions and the FA Cup winners on the eve of every new season.