With the Premier League now in full swing, we’re adding domestic cup competitions and European football for the 2023/24 season in September.
Liverpool made a promising start to the new season in August, picking up wins against Bournemouth and Newcastle with 10 men and taking seven points from their opening three games.
The transfer window closes on the opening day of September and then full focus can return to football exclusively, albeit after an unfortunately timed international break.
Here are all your most important dates for September.
September 1 – Europa League draw
It’s been a while since we’ve been in this competition, but the Reds start the month by finding out who they’ll face in the Europa League group stage (12pm UK). Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2016, when Jurgen Klopp led his side to the final in Basel.
The boss will be hoping to go one step further this season after the last defeat against Sevilla.
September 1 – Deadline for transfers
Liverpool don’t usually get caught up in the drama of the final day of the summer window, but this year things are different.
Ryan Gravenberch has been scheduled for treatment and is the fourth – and likely final – signing of the summer.
There may be youngsters out on loan elsewhere as the clock ticks towards the 11pm deadline. 3 September – Aston Villa (H)
There is a lot to come before that, but Liverpool’s first game in September sees Aston Villa travel to Anfield, a tough home test earlier in the month.
Unai Emery finished seventh in the Premier League last season when he replaced Steven Gerrard in October.
The visitors have also bought well this summer, adding Moussa Diaby and Pau Torres to their ranks, so the three points are by no means a foregone conclusion.
4.-12.9. – International break
Just when it looks like we’re getting started, we’re hit with an early team break!
The Reds have a 13-day break between games, giving supporters a chance to catch their breath after a third straight win.
September 16 – Wolves (A)
It seemed like we played Wolves every other week last season, but the Reds return to Molineux to try and overturn a 3-0 defeat from their last league game. Wolves finished 13th last season and are in 2023/24. worth mentioning taking three points from the opening games of the year, all coming from Goodison Park!
Gary O’Neil took charge after Julen Lopetegui left the club just days before the start of the season, with O’Neil taking charge of Bournemouth for 2022/23.
September 21 – The Europa League begins
Liverpool embark on their latest European adventure as we get used to some Thursday night football!
Many expect fringe players and youngsters to get chances in the competition, but the manager wants to top the group to avoid an extra play-off in February.
A date in Dublin awaits if Liverpool reach the final in May, but the competition has a stronger selection of teams than some acknowledge.
September 24 – West Ham (H)
In terms of European competition, Liverpool host the reigning European Conference leagues at Anfield on September 24.
David Moyes’ side finished 14th in the Premier League last season, but continental attacks made much of the contribution. The Hammers lost their star player Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105m this summer, but were smart to sign Mohammed Kudus, Edson Alvarez and James Ward-Prowse instead.
26/27 September – Leicester (H) – League Cup
Liverpool begin their 2021/22 League Cup campaign. with a replay of the quarterfinal match of the year he won.
Leicester were relegated to the Championship last season, meaning these meetings are much less frequent, but the sides met in Singapore in pre-season.
New manager Enzo Maresca left Pep Guardiola’s backroom team at Man City to take the King Power hot seat and will be keen to put in a good performance against top opposition.
30 September – Tottenham (A)
The month ends with a tough trip to Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham as the Reds look to go top in September. Liverpool struggled away from home last season but managed an impressive 2-1 win in November.
Spurs responded to the Reds’ Premier League start in August with seven points from a possible nine, with both teams aiming high this season.
