Here are four things we learnt from Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Bournemouth. Liverpool beat Newcastle United to the signing of Ekitike for an initial £69 million in July, and he has certainly gotten off to a good start.

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

Liverpool players and fans have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, at the first competitive match at Anfield since their death last month.

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.

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

English Premier League heavyweights start anew in 2025-’26, as returning league runner-up Arsenal visits Manchester United in the season opener for both clubs.

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.

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.