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.

Live coverage of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth on the opening night of the 2025–26 season.

It was a game that easily could have got away from Liverpool, and now captain Virgil van Dijk has sent a clear message to the decision-makers at Anfield. When speaking in his post-match interview, van Dijk reiterated his desire to improve the squad after the Reds captain called for a new forward following the Community Shield loss.

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

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.

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

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was run through a gauntlet of emotions on Friday, as the Reds began their Premier League title defense with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.