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Hugo Ekitike had a goal and an assist as Liverpool got their Premier League season off to a winning start despite a blown two-goal lead to Bournemouth at Anfield on a night the club honored deceased forward Diogo Jota.
Follow reaction as a dramatic win for the champions kicked off the 2025-26 campaign, with Antoine Semenyo reporting he was subject to racist abuse
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Police launch hate crime probe in Liverpool after fan's alleged racial abuse of Semenyo during game
Police have launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting a 47-year-old fan from Liverpool's stadium for his alleged racial abuse of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season.
Liverpool Edge Bournemouth in Emotional Premier League OpenerLiverpool began the defence of their Premier League crown with a stirring late surge to secure victory over Bournemouth on a night when
Liverpool (0-0-0) open defense of their Premier League title Friday when they take to the pitch against Bournemouth (0-0-0). The Reds finished first last season with 84 points, while Bournemouth ended 28 points behind Liverpool with 56 points in ninth.
In the latest episode of The Gags Tandon Show, Liverpool’s post-match reaction to their 4-2 victory over Bournemouth was more than just a discussion of tactics. It was a candid and moving conversation between host Gags Tandon and contributor Jack McIndoe, capturing the swirling emotions at Anfield following the match.
The highly anticipated new Premier League season kicked off at Anfield on Friday, with some supporters still wiping away tears from their eyes on a bright, sunny day. Those same supporters likely wiped very different tears away once the final whistle sounded following a six-goal affair that saw the home club walk away with a 4-2 victory.
Liverpool have signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma in a deal worth 26 million, but he will have to wait for his debut after missing the Bournemouth game.