Liverpool FC Match Reports

Match Report: Liverpool Score 100th-Minute Winner to Beat Newcastle United

Liverpool Snatch Dramatic Late Win Against Newcastle United in Premier League Classic Liverpool’s teenage prodigy Rio Ngumoha delivered a moment that will be remembered far beyond the banks of the Mersey. His 100th minute winner sealed a 3-2 victory for the Premier League champions against Newcastle United at St James’s Park, a contest that crackled...

Report: Hamann doubts Liverpool back line despite Bournemouth win

Hamann raises concerns over Liverpool defence in Bournemouth clash Hamann questions Liverpool’s defensive control Liverpool opened their Premier League title defence with a dramatic 4-2 victory against Bournemouth at Anfield, but the performance left former midfielder Didi Hamann unconvinced about their defensive stability. Despite racing into a two-goal lead through summer signings and looking in command during...

Report: Slot hails Chiesa for “giving something back to the fans”

Chiesa delivers decisive moment as Slot praises Liverpool’s resilience Chiesa strikes late to seal Liverpool’s opening victory Liverpool began their Premier League campaign with a dramatic 4-2 victory at Anfield, with substitute Chiesa providing the pivotal goal in a contest that ebbed and flowed against a stubborn Bournemouth side. https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1956802493947461641?s=61&t=mNGWGrMJB6I0kDBOoG_VXw Head coach Arne Slot saw his team race...

Carragher: “He Does Go Flying In…”

Carragher questions Kerkez’s approach in Liverpool opener Liverpool began their Premier League campaign with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, a result that delivered encouragement for new manager Arne Slot. It was an occasion marked by an emotional backdrop, with tributes before kick-off, and the hosts ultimately rose to the moment in front of...

Liverpool edge past Bournemouth in six-goal Anfield thriller

Liverpool 4 - 2 Bournemouth – PL Postmortem With Liverpool looking to start their Premier League title defence in confident fashion, Anfield played host to a lively encounter against an ambitious Bournemouth side. The home crowd expected a routine evening, but what followed was a reminder that even champions can be pushed to the brink...

Match Report: Late Goals Earn Liverpool Emotional Premier League Victory Over Bournemouth

Liverpool Edge Bournemouth in Emotional Premier League Opener Liverpool began the defence of their Premier League crown with a stirring late surge to secure victory over Bournemouth on a night when football’s focus extended beyond the pitch. Anfield carried a sombre weight before kick-off, the home crowd united in paying tribute to Diogo Jota and...

Liverpool 4–2 Bournemouth: Player ratings as champions win Premier League opener

Liverpool 4 - 2 Bournemouth - PL Player Ratings The Premier League kicked off with the reigning and defending champions facing off against a super impressive Bournemouth side, who also enjoyed a superb season last term. https://twitter.com/benwebblfc/status/1956459689010438558?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Alisson Becker - 7.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was largely untested in the opening...

Ekitike goal and assist help Liverpool open title defence with win over Bournemouth

Liverpool 4 - 2 Bournemouth – PL Man of the Match Hugo Ekitike Liverpool FC Liverpool’s Premier League title defence began under the Anfield lights, and while the champions had to work harder than expected to see off an adventurous Bournemouth, the night belonged to Hugo Ekitike. Making his league debut for the Reds, the French forward...

Slot pinpoints penalty woes as Liverpool fall short in Community Shield

Slot Reflects on Liverpool’s Community Shield Loss Liverpool’s Community Shield outing against Crystal Palace ended in frustration, not because the Reds were outplayed, but because they failed to take their chances from the spot. The 2-2 draw over 90 minutes set the stage for a penalty shootout, but Arne Slot’s side came up short, missing...

Liverpool’s New Boys Shine but Penalty Heartbreak Hands Community Shield to Palace

Liverpool and Crystal Palace Share Community Shield Spoils Before Palace Triumph on Penalties Liverpool’s first taste of competitive action in 2025 ended in disappointment as they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in the Community Shield before losing on penalties. On Post Match Raw for Anfield Index, Trev Downey was joined by Jim Boardman and Karl...