Mike Dean refereeing controversy, Liverpool head to Ipswich, WSL kicks off and more
The Guardian's live football blog for September 4, 2026, bundles several stories: former referee Mike Dean is at the centre of a refereeing controversy, Liverpool travel to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town in Premier League action, the Women's Super League gets underway for the new season, and there is Women's Champions League news alongside the day's transfer developments. The live format means the article aggregates rolling updates across the women's and men's game rather than focusing on a single event.
Read the full story at theguardian.comA multi-threaded snapshot of the English football calendar on the eve of the WSL restart and an early-season Premier League weekend. Liverpool's visit to Ipswich carries weight as Arne Slot's side looks to build momentum, while the WSL kickoff signals the start of another high-stakes campaign in the women's game. Mike Dean's controversy adds a governance and officiating angle that could fuel debate heading into the international window.
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