Liverpool sealed a thrilling 4-2 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League’s opening game of the 2025-26 season, with new striker Hugo Ekitike scoring and setting up Cody Gakpo for the decisive goal. Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Bournemouth, but Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah secured the comeback victory.
The match was paused briefly after Semenyo reported being racially abused by a fan in the crowd, sparking a statement from the Premier League condemning racism in all forms and promising to investigate the incident thoroughly. Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his support for Semenyo and condemned the abuse, calling it “unacceptable” at Anfield.
Slot praised Bournemouth’s determination but noted that Liverpool had retained their mentality despite losing several key players during the summer. The victory marked a strong start to the season for Liverpool, who are among the favorites to win the title.
The match saw six goals in total, with many clubs scoring at least 6.0 goals per game last season. Bournemouth’s struggles on the bench were evident, while Liverpool’s subs played a crucial role in securing the win.
Liverpool face Newcastle away next Monday and will look to build on this momentum, starting with their home match against Wolves.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/liverpool-vs-bournemouth-live-updates-premier-league-score-result/gHLwc4J6ZzQX