Liverpool began life under Arne Slot in successful fashion as they beat Real Betis 1-0 in Pittsburgh. The Reds were beaten in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Preston but this was their first official pre-season match, kicking off the USA tour. Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai were among those named in the starting lineup and the pair combined for what proved to be the winner before half-time.
Pep Guardiola has played down comments he made after winning the title in May, hinting that he could still extend his deal beyond next summer
The Spaniard has entered the final 12 months of his deal at City.