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Sometimes we forget what these lads are carrying. Tonight they walked into the dressing room and saw that empty No. 20 shirt. They saw the family of their teammate, a husband, a father, who will never walk through the doors again.

They heard Anfield sing his name. And then they went out, gave everything, and played with fire in their hearts to honour him and Mo, desperate to score one for him too.

Yes, Slot’s subs weren’t perfect. Yes, we’re not fully clicking yet. How could we be, after so long without a proper game since April 27? That will come. What mattered tonight was the three points, and they delivered.

We’ll get sharper, we’ll get stronger. But in all the analysis, criticism, and tactical chatter, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s beyond football, the loss of Diogo Jota, and the weight that puts on everyone around this club.

I couldn’t be prouder of these players, of Anfield, of our supporters. Diogo’s spirit will drive us this season. You saw it in Salah’s hunger to score, just to dedicate it to him.

You saw it in the way Anfield embraced Jota’s family, showing them this will always be their home. That matters more than words.

For you, Diogo. An emotional night. A proper Liverpool performance. Ekitike’s Jota-like finish, Salah’s tears, the tributes from Gakpo, Ekitike, Salah, Van Dijk, all of it for him.
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Sure, the standard of football has shifted, and nostalgia for past eras makes today’s talent seem less remarkable. But while the game may lack the same depth of quality, gifted players still emerge, they’re just thriving in a different footballing landscape.

Whenever l read anything concerning racism in the world of football, my heart really breaks. There is such tendency for discrimination of the blacks especially in the most football pitches in the international football arenas which is very bad for sure.

Skillful said:

Yeah, you have a point but this Arsenal team looks very determined to go all the way this season.

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The best Arsenal can do on this game is getting a draw. They seriously can't beat man u on this opening clash

Hallo people. I am very new here from Kenya. I am a football and Manchester United fan here. The forum is very great and the community is amazing. I guess l would have a nice stay here

Manchester United have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško in a deal worth £73.7 million (85 million euros). The package includes a guaranteed £66.3 million (76.5 million euros), with the rest coming through performance-related add-ons.

Šeško is set to undergo his medical on Friday before completing the formalities of the transfer and officially becoming a United player. The 22-year-old has scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for Leipzig and was also on Newcastle’s radar before choosing Old Trafford.

United have already been busy in the transfer market this summer, signing forwards Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for a combined total of around £130 million. The club structured those payments carefully to maintain financial flexibility in the market. Additionally, Marcus Rashford's full £325,000-a-week salary is being covered during his loan spell at Barcelona.

Chelsea also paid United £5 million after pulling out of a deal for Jadon Sancho. Meanwhile, United are open to selling Alejandro Garnacho, with Chelsea showing interest. If a deal goes through, it could raise another £50 million. Striker Rasmus Højlund has also been made available for £40 million after scoring just 14 league goals across two seasons.

Šeško’s arrival marks another blow for Newcastle, who recently lost out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool and now face the possibility of star striker Alexander Isak heading to Anfield as well.

Since moving to Germany, Šeško has been the highest-scoring under-23 player in Europe’s top five leagues, ahead of the likes of Jude Bellingham and Florian Wirtz.

With his mix of size, speed, aerial dominance, and clinical finishing, the Slovenian has drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland, not just for their shared history at Salzburg, but for his physical and technical attributes. He was also clocked at 35.7 km/h, making him one of the fastest strikers in the Bundesliga.

Everton have confirmed the signing of midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea in a deal worth around £28 million. The 26-year-old joins the Toffees on a five-year contract, keeping him at Goodison Park until June 2030.

The transfer fee includes an initial payment of £24 million, with a further £3–4 million potentially due in performance-related add-ons.

Dewsbury-Hall, who came through the academy at Leicester City, becomes Everton’s fifth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Charly Alcaraz, Thierno Barry, Mark Travers, and Adam Aznou.

Speaking about his move, Dewsbury-Hall said:
"I'm honestly very excited, my family's excited. There's a real buzz about this. It feels right for me. That feeling alone gives me the motivation and determination to show everyone what I can do, to prove a point, and have a really successful time here."

Although Dewsbury-Hall initially settled into Enzo Maresca’s system at Chelsea, he found opportunities in the Premier League hard to come by. With Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Enzo Fernandez ahead of him in the pecking order, he was mostly used from the bench.

In total, he made just two league starts during his single season at Stamford Bridge. However, he had a strong impact in Europe—scoring four goals in the UEFA Conference League and setting up Jadon Sancho’s goal in the 4–1 win over Real Betis in the final. He also netted in the FIFA Club World Cup and featured in the 3–0 final win over PSG.

Despite those moments, Dewsbury-Hall became another name in Chelsea’s growing list of short-term squad members, moving on quickly after just one season. Financial pressure likely played a role in his exit, too—Chelsea need to offload players from their Conference League squad to comply with UEFA’s financial rules and register new signings like Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens for the Champions League.

For Everton manager David Moyes, the signing addresses a real need. Dewsbury-Hall adds energy, creativity, and a goal threat to midfield—something that became even more important with the decline in output from Abdoulaye Doucoure.

Although his minutes were limited in the Premier League last season—just 256 minutes across 13 appearances—his previous campaign with Leicester will excite Everton fans.

During the 2023–24 season, Dewsbury-Hall was instrumental in Leicester’s Championship title win, scoring 12 goals and providing 14 assists. That level of productivity from midfield has only been bettered three times in the last decade of Championship football.

Predict this season's Premier league top 6:

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We’ll come back to this later.

I think top-6 in this season will look like this:

1. Manchester City
2. Liverpool
3. Arsenal
4. Aston Villa
5. Chelsea
6. Tottenham

Nnamdi said:

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Manchester United have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško in a deal worth £73.7 million (85 million euros). The package includes a guaranteed £66.3 million (76.5 million euros), with the rest coming through performance-related add-ons.

Šeško is set to undergo his medical on Friday before completing the formalities of the transfer and officially becoming a United player. The 22-year-old has scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for Leipzig and was also on Newcastle’s radar before choosing Old Trafford.

United have already been busy in the transfer market this summer, signing forwards Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for a combined total of around £130 million. The club structured those payments carefully to maintain financial flexibility in the market. Additionally, Marcus Rashford's full £325,000-a-week salary is being covered during his loan spell at Barcelona.

Chelsea also paid United £5 million after pulling out of a deal for Jadon Sancho. Meanwhile, United are open to selling Alejandro Garnacho, with Chelsea showing interest. If a deal goes through, it could raise another £50 million. Striker Rasmus Højlund has also been made available for £40 million after scoring just 14 league goals across two seasons.

Šeško’s arrival marks another blow for Newcastle, who recently lost out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool and now face the possibility of star striker Alexander Isak heading to Anfield as well.

Since moving to Germany, Šeško has been the highest-scoring under-23 player in Europe’s top five leagues, ahead of the likes of Jude Bellingham and Florian Wirtz.

With his mix of size, speed, aerial dominance, and clinical finishing, the Slovenian has drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland, not just for their shared history at Salzburg, but for his physical and technical attributes. He was also clocked at 35.7 km/h, making him one of the fastest strikers in the Bundesliga.

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