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Liverpool begin Champions League defence with defeat against Napoli

Liverpool began the defence of their Champions League crown on a losing note as Dries Mertens’ penalty and Fernando Llorente’s injury-time strike handed Napoli a 2-0 victory.

Klopp wary of ‘stubborn’ Napoli ahead of Champions League encounter

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is wary of a Napoli side he describes as ‘stubborn in a very positive way’ as the Reds begin the defence of their Champions League crown at the Stadio San Paolo.

Darmian and Hernandez make EPL exits

Matteo Darmian has swapped Manchester United for Parma as the full back finally makes his Old Trafford exit, while Javier Hernandez has left West Ham for Spanish side Sevilla.

Tau’s Brugge drawn in UCL ‘Group of Death’

Percy Tau’s Club Brugge have been drawn in the Champions League ‘Group of Death’ alongside Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool look to challenge United for £107m target

Champions of Europe, Liverpool have ‘made contact’ with Kalidou Koulibaly’s agent amid Manchester United links.

Emery praises Arsenal players after UEL progression

Unai Emery was proud of his Arsenal players after they reached the semi-finals of the Europa League with a victory away at Napoli, admitting that the Europa League is an important competition for the club.

Alexandre Laccazette of Arsenal celebrates his winner against Napoli

Laccazette fires Arsenal past Napoli, into UEL semi-finals

Alexandre Lacazette fired Arsenal to an accomplished 1-0 win at Napoli as Unai Emery’s men cruised into the Europa League semi-finals 3-0 on aggregate.