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New Premier League season kicks off at Anfield tonight

New Premier League season kicks off at Anfield tonight
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The new Premier League season kicks off tonight, with Liverpool hosting Norwich City at Anfield at 8pm.

The Reds were just a point behind champions Manchester City last season, while Norwich won the Championship.

Sadio Mane is available for Liverpool despite starting pre-season late due his involvement in the African Cup of Nations.

New signings Patrick Roberts and Josip Drmic could feature for the Canaries.

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The Premier League transfer window is shut, with Arsenal and Tottenham having completed most of the late business.

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The Gunners signed David Luiz from Chelsea and Kieran Tierney from Celtic.

Spurs picked up Giovanni Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon, but their move for Paolo Dybala fell through.

Everton missed out on Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, but did snap up Alex Iwobi from Arsenal.

Striker Andy Carroll has returned to Newcastle, while Romelu Lukaku has joined Inter Milan from Manchester United.

Three non league sides are in FAI Cup first round action this evening.

Cobh Wanderers kick off the action against Limerick at 7pm.

At 7.45, Dublin outfit Glebe North host Sligo Rovers and Avondale United are away to Drogheda United.

At the same time, there is a big Dublin Derby as Bohemians host Shelbourne at Dalymount Park.

Elsewhere, St Patrick's Athletic host Bray Wanderers, it's Cork City away to Cabinteely and Derry City host Wexford.

At 8pm, Shamrock Rovers take on Finn Harps at Tallaght Stadium.

 

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