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 Bournemouth on 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. Although there has long been plenty of debate over the legitimacy of the Community Shield as a major trophy, the occasion offers the competing teams a chance to hone their match sharpness in a competitive e

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