Preparation for the season: "Liverpool", "Chelsea" and "Barcelona" win, "Arsenal" stumble (5 VIDEOS) © EuroFootball.com

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n a friendly match in Glasgow, two goals by Daniel Sturridge led London's "Chelsea" to a 3-1 victory over the local "Rangers".

The Scottish champions took the lead after a precise strike by Nikica Jelavić in the 6th minute, but before the break, on loan from "Bolton" last season, Sturridge turned the tide.

The third goal in the 72nd minute was scored by French midfielder Florent Malouda. Also, Frank Lampard missed a penalty shot.

The United States will leave "Barcelona" with a win after defeating Mexico's "America" 2-0.

Barcelona put all their stars on the field and won thanks to goals from David Villa and Seydou Keita.

Liverpool wrapped up their preparation for the season with a victory at "Anfield", defeating "Valencia" 2-0.

For the third goal this summer, striker Andy Carroll took advantage of David Albelda's mistake, and just before the final whistle, Dirk Kuyt doubled the score, even though the video replay showed that the last touch came from Sotirios Kyrgiakos.

In Lisbon, London's "Arsenal" suffered a defeat. Arsene Wenger's team, without Cesc Fabregas, lost 1-2 to "Benfica".

It was the first loss of the season for the London team, caused by goals from Pablo Aimar and Nolito. "Arsenal" took the lead after Robin van Persie's goal in the first half, but the hosts scored twice after the break.

Meanwhile, in London, "Tottenham" started the new season on a positive note, defeating Bilbao "Athletic" 2-1.

Goals for the winners were scored by Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe, while Mikel San Jose scored for the losers.

Match highlights:

"Liverpool" - "Valencia":

"Benfica" - "Arsenal":

"Rangers" - "Chelsea":

"Tottenham" - "Athletic":

"Barcelona" - "America":