Liverpool celebrated their first Premier League title with an 8-goal thriller against Chelsea
Liverpool celebrated winning the Premier League with a thrilling 5-3 victory over Chelsea before lifting the league trophy at Anfield for the first time in 30 years. Goals from Naby Keïta, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Georginio Wijnaldum, Roberto Firmino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain secured victory in an entertaining contest, despite Chelsea fighting back with three second-half goals. After the final whistle, captain Jordan Henderson was presented with the Premier League trophy by Sir Kenny Dalglish, bringing an emotional end to Liverpool's three-decade wait to celebrate becoming champions of England.
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Rio Ferdinand became Britain's most expensive player after joining Manchester United
Manchester United completed the £30 million signing of Rio Ferdinand from Leeds United, making the England defender the most expensive British player for the second time. Ferdinand signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford.
Arsenal opened the Emirates Stadium with a Bergkamp testimonial victory
Arsenal played their first match at the Emirates Stadium as they defeated Ajax 2-1 in Dennis Bergkamp's testimonial match. The game marked the beginning of a new era for the Gunners, with club legends returning to celebrate the Dutch forward.
Aubameyang forgot his boots before scoring twice for Gabon
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang forgot his boots before Gabon's Olympic warm-up against Heaton Stannington, forcing a trip back to the team hotel in the assistant manager's Vauxhall Astra. He returned in time to score twice in a 4-0 victory.
West Ham signed Marko Arnautović for a club-record fee
West Ham United completed the signing of Marko Arnautović from Stoke City in a club-record deal worth up to £25 million. The Austria forward signed a five-year contract at London Stadium.
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