ESPN FC 19 hours ago · 22 Aug 2026

Weekend predictions: Liverpool or Newcastle? Can Mourinho win first match of Madrid return?

Julien Laurens makes his predictions for the opening weekend of Premier League action and beyond, including Liverpool's stiff test vs. Newcastle.

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