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  1. See you at 12:30 BSTpublished at 11:09 BST

    Will will be delving into those fixtures a little more after lunch.

    Right, we are going to close this page now but will be back at 12:30 BST - on the dot.

    So grab a bite to eat and meet us back here for EIGHT more Premier League news conferences, including Ipswich boss Gary O'Neil.

    Until then...

  2. This weekend's fixturespublished at 11:08 BST

    All times in BST

    Premier League

    So what do we have coming up?

    Firstly, here's a reminder of the next round of Premier League fixtures:

    Friday, 4 September

    • Ipswich v Liverpool (20:00)

    Saturday, 5 September

    • Newcastle v Bournemouth (12:30)
    • Brentford v Sunderland (15:00)
    • Brighton v Leeds (15:00)
    • Fulham v Crystal Palace (15:00)
    • Man City v Coventry (15:00)
    • Nottingham Forest v Spurs (15:00)
    • Hull v Aston Villa (17:30)

    Sunday, 6 September

    • Everton v Man Utd (14:00)
    • Arsenal v Chelsea (16:30)
  3. Iraola news conference - recappublished at 11:06 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    So there you have it.

    Andoni Iraola breezed through his news conference before Friday's Premier League match at Ipswich Town with the minimum of fuss.

    He is happy the transfer window has closed, happy to have Bradley Barcola in the door and eager to get the France forward into his matchday squad, although suggested he might not have the necessary match fitness to start.

    Here are Iraola's top lines:

  4. 'Much more comfortable' Iraola now needs to winpublished at 11:04 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Aadam Patel
    Football Reporter

    Andoni IraolaImage source, Getty Images

    Andoni Iraola is yet to win a game as Liverpool boss but there certainly wasn't any sense of panic when he spoke to the media for the first time since the transfer window ended.

    Iraola feels "much more comfortable" now that he knows what players he has to work with and insisted that the responsibility is on him to "develop" what Liverpool have and that it is about "coaching and taking decisions".

    Liverpool admired Iraola's trait of developing players when appointing him and now is the time to see what he can do.

    Admittedly, Liverpool have lacked quality in depth in their first two games, albeit with a number of players out injured, and Iraola's insistence that he is "very happy" with all the signings they made suggests that there is a general feeling of satisfaction internally with the summer activity - that saw the arrival of Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz, Ronald Araujo and Bradley Barcola.

    "I want to win. I need to win," said Iraola, after his side drew 2-2 against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.

    It's early doors but anything less than three points at Ipswich will make things less comfortable for the Liverpool boss.

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    Get Involved - 'Start Gakpo and Munoz on current form'published at 11:03 BST

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    I think Iraola spoke well. Every team has an Achilles heel, ours is right-back. But I like the four wingers. If they're rotated correctly, we should be on it for 90 minutes. I'd start Gakpo and Munoz on current form.

    Stuart, Herne Bay

  6. 'We have players who can cover us'published at 11:01 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    A final word from Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola on covering positions where the squad is not as strong: "The challenge in the squad now is, for example, we don't have Conor Bradley or Joe Gomez.

    "If you take two players from every position, we will look thin always. Now we are in this situation. That's why I value Dom [Szoboszlai] at right-back as he can play there.

    "This versatility in the players helps us to go through the moments in the season when we have injuries. In midfield, we have good numbers. Now it's a matter of getting the right calls from my side.

    "I'm finding the best combinations and we are going through a period these next two weeks where we will play a lot of games and we'll have a chance to see the options we have and the combinations we have. It's a matter of coaching."

  7. 'Ngumoha needs to develop but ready to do it'published at 10:58 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Rio NgumohaImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola on Rio Ngumoha: "We know Rio's preferred position is on the left. But also, he needs to develop on the right so he can have more options to play.

    "He is so young [but] because he wasn't incredible in the first game on the right we can't say he will never play on the right anymore? It is maybe going to take more time.

    "Victor [Munoz] has played more games on the left in his career but has maybe been even better on the right. Sometimes, it's a matter of the connections they make with the players around them. We trust the wingers we have - we are going to need them all.

    "Rio [just turned 18] and looks already like a player in the Premier League - this is because he's very good."

    On a potential new contract: "No news from my side."

  8. Team news - Gomez, Leoni, Bradley, Ekitikepublished at 10:55 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Giovanni LeoniImage source, Getty Images

    Andoni Iraola on Liverpool team news and players returning to fitness: "Closest one is Joe [Gomez, to return]. Joe will probably start training with us next week. He has had a normal recovery, I hope we can have him before the break.

    "I think the next one is Giovanni Leoni, he could start training during the break with the group. Conor [Bradley] and especially Hugo [Ekitike] will return later."

  9. 'Other transfer options we decided not to take'published at 10:53 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola on the club's business in the summer transfer window: "I'm very happy with all the signings we made.

    "I know the next question, do I want more? At the end, the club has decided those signings we have done are the ones that will improve our team.

    "There were other options that we decided not to take for different reasons. Sometimes sporting or economical didn't make sense in the market for those moves. But I'm happy now. I have a lot of quality in the team.

    "Now it is the moment is for me and the players to develop what we have."

  10. 'A decision we will have to make' - Iraola on whether Barcola will startpublished at 10:48 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Bradley BarcolaImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola on whether Bradley Barcola is ready to start on Friday: "I see him in a good place. He has trained with us, it's true he hasn't had minutes in pre-season but he has been training and it's a decision that we have to make. He is in a good position but we have to consider he hasn't had minutes in pre-season games."

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    Get Involved - Are Liverpool better this season?published at 10:47 BST

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    I worry that Liverpool have not improved the back four. The full-backs are not Premier standard. The attacking squad should be alright once they have settled. I expect very few clean sheets.

    Richard, Hong Kong

  12. 'We need to start stronger'published at 10:44 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    More from Andoni Iraola on the reaction from his Liverpool squad following the first two games: "That is a positive sign, the reaction, but I focus on us having to score first. Everything looks better. We've been losing 90% of the minutes this season because we conceded very early goals.

    "When you are losing, and then you score, it does not look good. If you are losing, it does not look good. If you are winning 1-0, it is nice. So the focus is starting stronger in games, don't wait until the first goal to be more aggressive.

    "We need to start stronger, because after everything it gets easier when you are controlling the result."

  13. 'Players have the right attitude'published at 10:39 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Dominik SzoboszlaiImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola on Dominik Szoboszlai moving to right-back: "Since I started, I have spoken to a lot of players about positions they prefer to play. I haven't found any situation where a player has said he doesn't want to play here or there. Everyone has shown the right attitudes.

    "I more or less know their preferred positions. We have discussions but everyone is ready to help.

    "If we have to play Szoboszlai as a right winger, as a right-back, left-back, I think he is ready to do it. He wants to help the team first.

    "It is good to have players who can cover different positions. We have some injuries now and we need the versatility of players like Dom. It is valuable as even in the game they have to change positions."

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    Get Involved - are Liverpool better?published at 10:37 BST

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    Liverpool still look about the same as last season. Slightly better in attack, but inconsistent and frail in the midfield and at the back. The obvious worry being if someone gets injured or dips in form we do not have many options to come in, and that is downfall-causing.

    Jack, Stirling

  15. 'Give our best to win our first game'published at 10:35 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Florian WirtzImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola on facing Ipswich: "I think Ipswich is a team that has started well, in terms of winning the first game at home. The other game [Sunday's 5-2 defeat at Manchester United], in the first half they were probably the better team. Until United scored the 2-1 and the game went more open and they had to risk a bit more, I thought they played well.

    "So, we will have to be very ready and give our best to win our first game."

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    Get Involved - are Liverpool better?published at 10:30 BST

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    Can't lie. I like what Iraola has to say and how he says it...

    Paul, Kent

  17. 'I am much more comfortable now the market has closed'published at 10:29 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola on chasing a first Premier League victory: "We need a win, we are frustrated at this part of the job. I think we need to stick to games but I want to win - I need to win.

    "We will go with this same [mentality] tomorrow. I think the first two gameweeks were probably the most difficult ones in terms of the market being open.

    "Now I am much more comfortable. The market has closed - we know who we are. I think we have a lot of talent. Now we have to perform, do our job and we will start from tomorrow."

  18. 'We cannot put prices on players'published at 10:24 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Ronald AraujoImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola on competing at a high level this season: "We cannot put the price on the players or put a price on the players to perform because of how much they cost.

    "We have seen the market and what players have cost this summer, in all positions for other teams. It is about trusting the players we have now. We have to help them perform and not because of their cost.

    "I will put in the player that will help us win the game. I will not be looking at whether they were more money or less money. I don't really know what they earn - I don't ask the club.

    "I have the players and I have to choose the best one each week. I need to win games."

  19. Mixed Liverpool transfer window leaves questions to be answeredpublished at 10:23 BST

    Ipswich v Liverpool (Fri, 20:00 BST)

    Aadam Patel
    Football Reporter

    All summer, Andoni Iraola has said that he will be "comfortable" come the start of September when the transfer window is over and he has certainty over his squad. That moment has now arrived.

    Senior figures at Liverpool said from the outset that this was never going to be a transfer window like last summer when the club spent a then record £415m under Arne Slot.

    Last summer, Liverpool also made £188m from selling players and ended the window with a net spend of £227m.

    If you include Jeremy Jacquet (a deal confirmed in January), then Liverpool's net spend is not hugely dissimilar this summer at just under £200m.

    Read more over here

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    Get Involved - Are Liverpool better or worse this season?published at 10:22 BST

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    Too early to say if Liverpool are any better but the issue of being too easy to score against is clearly still there and that should be a big concern. Can't keep giving teams a goal or two headstart and expect to be title challengers.

    Philip, Aberdare