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Round 1 Fixture Liverpool FC kicked off their 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a trip to newly promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday, August 17. The match, which started at 12:30 PM BST, marked the beginning of Arne Slot's tenure as Liverpool's head coach as they Won 0-2 on the opening Match Day. See Highlights Following the Ipswich game, Liverpool returned to Anfield for their first home match of the season against Brentford on Saturday, August 24. This fixture will give the Anfield faithful their first opportunity to see the team in action on home turf under the new management. Number 6 In the subject of Tactics and Transfers, a failed pursuit of a new number six for the upcoming season has brought back the spotlight on a long ongoing debate about Trent Alexandr Arnold and Just what is his best position? It is a question pondered by fans, pundits and managers and, as the 25-year-old prepares for Liverpool's 2024-25 campaign, all eyes will be on new manager Arne Slot's answer. He has spent the majority of his senior career with the Reds at right-back but, with lingering doubts over his defending, some believe he should be used in midfield - where he has lined up for England in six of his past seven starts. Former England defender Gary Neville has described Alexander-Arnold as a generational talent, while ex-England boss Gareth Southgate said he has "as good a passing range as anybody in world football". Liverpool have missed out on signing Spain International Zubimendi after the midfielder decided to remain in Sociedad but they do have options in Endo & Gravenberch as well as MacAllister have also covered the number 6 position in the past. Transfer Rumors There has been some chat about Liverpool being interested in Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. BBC Sport has reported that talks of a deal may be premature but, at this stage, the Reds are exploring what a move could potentially look like for the 23-year-old Georgia international. Liverpool are aware they have a world-class keeper in Alisson and the 31-year-old remains their first choice. Newcastle United are considering a move for Liverpool defender Joe Gomez if they are unable to land Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, however Gomez has already stated he has no intentions of leaving Liverpool. Interesting Facts
Arne Slot's win over Ipswich Town broke the debut Jinx of past Liverpool managers, as all of his predecessors have failed to win their opening match in charge since the turn of the century. Mo Salah set a new premier league record, over coming Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney as he now scored 9 times in the opening match of the new season.
