The champions started with a win but the night was overshadowed by Antoine Semenyo reporting he was subject to racist abuse

Liverpool launched the Premier League with a dramatic 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday in an emotionally charged match.

Liverpool's Premier League season-opening match against Bournemouth was briefly halted on Friday after visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported getting racist abuse from the crowd.

Live coverage of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth on the opening night of the 2025–26 season.

Ben Doak’s imminent move to Bournemouth comes after Liverpool are said to have discussed a buy-back clause prior to reaching an agreement. Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson said that he’d only value Doak at £20million as the Cherries close in on the winger’s signature.

Just as they had been in the Community Shield, the champions gave up too many counter attacks and were vulnerable to crosses and cutbacks

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was run through a gauntlet of emotions on Friday, as the Reds began their Premier League title defense with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.

Real Madrid star Dean Huijsen has on Saturday forwarded a message of support the way of ex-Bournemouth teammate Antoine Semenyo.This comes after the Ghanaian was subjected to racially-motivated abuse