Liverpool’s preparations for their Premier League title defence have been dealt an early setback with confirmation that new signing Jeremie Frimpong faces several weeks out with a hamstring

Arsenal have dramatically stolen Eberechi Eze from Tottenham’s grasp and are set to sign the England international after he bid farewell to Crystal Palace last night. The Gunners moved quickly after the news that Kai Havertz damaged his knee in their win over Manchester United,

Arsenal have not given up on the prospect of beating Liverpool to the signing of Rodrygo from Real Madrid before the summer transfer window closes.

Latest Liverpool news as Arsenal face an injury problem for Kai Havertz ahead of next weekend's showdown against Arne Slot's side

Arsenal have been active in the transfer market this summer. Mikel Arteta's squad has already added Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga as they bid to close the gap on Liverpool and Manchester City.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has said he is counting on Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. After playing a bit-part role at the Club World Cup earlier in the summer, the Brazilian continues to be linked with a Santiago Bernabeu exit before the transfer window closes.

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The opening weekend of Premier League action delivered plenty of good news for the title contenders, while European action takes center stage midweek as a handful of teams inch closer to booking their spots in the UEFA Champions League.

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers scooped the PFA Young Player of the Year, while Mariona Caldentey, the Arsenal forward, won the women’s Player of the Year award. Salah has now won the top individual prize in English football three times thanks to his starring role in Liverpool ’s title win last term.

“But when you see Liverpool play, I said you cannot take 10 points in front. When I see Arsenal play, we cannot take 16 points in front. Because they are really good.

And do Arsenal really have the highest-value squad among Premier ... Transfermarkt value the 22-year-old slightly higher than that, at £121m. But many of Liverpool's existing key players are declining in value due to age. Mohamed Salah was valued at ...