The Premier League champions are aiming to lay down a very early marker when they face Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday.
The 16-time winners of this fixture return to Wembley off the back of title glory in 2024–25, but Arne Slot’s squad is much-changed from last season’s success. Europe’s biggest spenders are refreshed at full-back and star-studded in attack, with only Slot’s efficient engine room from last season left untouched.
The array of new faces means there’s plenty of intrigue surrounding the champions, and, for many, this will be their first glimpse of the new-look Reds.
Here’s how they could line up for Sunday’s Community Shield against last season’s FA Cup winners.






