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.

Liverpool claimed a 4-2 win over Bournemouth in the opening game of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Here are highlights and commentary.

Referee Anthony Taylor halted the first half after Semenyo was abused by supporter. The Bournemouth striker preparing to take throw in, was spat on and insulted by fan seated in the disabled section. Officials quickly intervened removing the individual from the stadium.

While nobody had a more impressive campaign than Liverpool last year, Bournemouth could also feel proud of what they accomplished in 2024-25. The Cherries had their best-ever finish in the Premier League (ninth), and you could argue they deserved even better than that.

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

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

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Why Marcos Senesi Was Not Guilty of Handball in Liverpool’s Clash With Bournemouth. Not even 20 minutes into the Premier League season and there’s already been a controversial moment that will surely be talked about incessantly.