Liverpool Begin Title Defence With Victory And Emotional Tribute To Diogo Jota
Liverpool opened their Premier League campaign with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, a night charged with both relief and remembrance. For manager Arne Slot, this was not only about three points in the first match of the season, but also about...
Hugo Ekitike Shines on Liverpool Debut but Bournemouth Clash Highlights Work Ahead
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence began with an entertaining yet uneven 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield. The spotlight inevitably fell on Hugo Ekitike, the £79 million summer signing from Eintracht Frankfurt, who marked his league debut with a goal and an assist....
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...
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 - 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.
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The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was largely untested in the opening...
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...
Mac Allister Lifts Lid on Salah’s Relentless Work Ethic at Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has offered a revealing account of life alongside Mohamed Salah, describing the Egyptian as “the best professional I’ve ever seen” and a “monster” in training.
Since arriving at Anfield in 2023, the Argentine has witnessed first-hand the extraordinary standards Salah...
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth: Latest Team News and Predicted Lineup
Liverpool's Premier League title defence finally gets underway tonight as they host AFC Bournemouth at Anfield.
It has been a chaotic summer on and off the pitch, with the £30m deal to sign Giovanni Leoni marking Liverpool's seventh summer signing. Many of which are expected to...
Liverpool vs Bournemouth – Premier League Preview
Date: Friday, 15th August 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
The Premier League champions begin their title defence under the Anfield lights as Arne Slot’s Liverpool welcome Bournemouth for the opening fixture of the 2025/26 season. It’s a chance for the Reds to move on quickly from their Community Shield disappointment...
Liverpool Ready for AFC Bournemouth Challenge as Arne Slot Targets Strong Title Defence
Liverpool open their 2025-26 Premier League campaign on Friday night at Anfield against AFC Bournemouth, with manager Arne Slot making it clear that his side are prepared for the task of defending their crown. The Dutchman, who led the Reds to the...