Will Pickworth

Liverpool and Real, who have faced several iconic European battles over recent years, are both in Pot 1, and therefore in principle they could come up against each other at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid and Inter Milan vs Arsenal will not be allowed in this season's Champions League league phase due a little-known new rule introduced by UEFA.

The wantaway Argentine forward has been the subject of much speculation this summer, with Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid all linked with a move.

Atletico Madrid have expressed their fury over the ongoing Julian Alvarez transfer saga.

The action will then get underway on September 8, with eight League Phase matchdays across the next four-and-a-half months - before the knockout rounds take centre stage.

It seems an age since Gabriel Magalhaes ' penalty flew over the bar in Budapest, breaking Arsenal hearts as PSG were crowned Champions League winners for the second season in a row.

Napoli said: 'Following the onset of a mild benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery using a cardiac arrhythmia ablation in the coming days.

Scott McTominay is set to undergo corrective heart surgery, his club Napoli have confirmed.

Tottenham's heavy spending has been well documented, with Roberto De Zerbi's side shelling out £334m on the likes of Mateus Fernandes, Savio, Omar Marmoush and Sandro Tonali.

Liverpool had the highest net spend in a record-breaking summer transfer window for Premier League clubs.