Soccer-Champions Liverpool armed with new weapons but repeat act will be tough

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Friendly - Liverpool v Athletic Bilbao - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - August 4, 2025 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) -Armed with around 260 million pounds ($348.56 million) worth of new signings, Liverpool have spared no expense in trying to ensure last season's Premier League title marked the dawn of a new age of domination in English football.

The post-Juergen Klopp era began with Dutchman Arne Slot's side wrestling control from Manchester City and turning the title race into a procession as their rivals imploded.