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Liverpool return to Anfield today for the first time since Diogo Jota's horrifying death last month. Ahead of the two games with Athletic, Cody Gakpo opens up on what has been a difficult month for a squad still grieving the loss of their good friend. liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football…

Mick Laffey owns Glenbuck Hotel . 600 steps from Anfield and where we record all our post match content. Today his lad came on to play for Liverpool 🙌

Not long back from Wembley. Encouraging signs from this new Liverpool side after a summer of major changes. Wirtz looked sharp, Ekitike impressed with his movement, while Frimpong & Kerkez added real energy out wide. Still a few areas to address before the window closes, however.

Hugo Ekitike has admitted his pride at scoring his first goal for Liverpool despite Sunday's Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace. liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football…

Marc Guehi would be a really shrewd addition for Liverpool. At 25 and with nearly 150 Premier League appearances to his name, he's one of the few defenders currently available who could play a key role in the here and now and also have plenty of room to develop. Loads to like.

Yes, a fighter who just earned his UFC contract last night at the Contender Series is making his debut at #UFC319 this weekend. Unreal! #UFC mmafighting.com/ufc-events-ppv…

Featherweight Fireworks in our #UFC319 co-main event! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 LERONE MURPHY vs Aaron Pico 🇺🇸

Arne Slot has revealed that Diogo Jota's wife & children are set to attend Anfield for Liverpool's Premier League opener against Bournemouth tonight. "It is important we show that they will always have our love and support as they deal with this most tragic of situations."

Caolan Loughran will make his highly anticipated #PFL debut against Lewis McGrillen in Dubai on Friday, October 3. Understand all contracts are signed, and an announcement is imminent. PFL Caolan Loughran liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/other-sp…

Bournemouth are leading the race to sign Ben Doak after they made it clear they would be willing to meet Liverpool's £25m valuation of the 19-year-old. Full story with Ian Doyle. liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football…

Clearly still plenty for Liverpool to improve on if they are to match last season’s heights. But the resilience they showed tonight is exactly why they ended last season as Premier League champions. Feels like a huge three points already.

Best of luck to Lerone Murphy at #UFC319 tonight. The Brit welcomes Aaron Pico to the UFC in a high-stakes showdown, with the winner surely next in line to challenge Volkanovski. Murphy took the fight on three weeks notice, but knows it’s a life-changing opportunity.

Eddie Howe insists there is still time for Alexander Isak to be reintegrated into the Newcastle United squad as he urged the forward to "decide what he wants to do". "We would like a resolution. The ownership, the players, we need that clarity." liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/alexande…

Just seven days ago, Baisangur Susurkaev didn’t even have a UFC contract, let alone a fight. Fast forward to #UFC319 - he’s stepped in on four days’ notice and put on a show. Insane.

See you in December LERONE MURPHY congrats #ufc319

Speechless. Lerone Murphy sleeps Aaron Pico with a stunning spinning elbow to put himself next in line for a shot at UFC gold against Alexander Volkanovski. Three weeks notice? No problem. Statement made & a $50,000 bonus to go with. Not a bad night’s work at #UFC319 for Murphy.

There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and Khamzat Chimaev takedowns.

Lerone Murphy has been on an absolute tear up in the last 18 months. His UFC career hasn’t been easy, but in his last four fights he’s proved that cream always rises to the top. Main events, five-round wars and now showreel knockouts, he's done it all. Title shot is long overdue.

After four unforgettable years at the Liverpool ECHO/Reach PLC, I’ll be stepping away at the end of next week. It’s been an incredible privilege to contribute to one of the most iconic titles in local journalism. A massive thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey.