Islamabad, Aug 16, 2025: This match by Liverpool vs bournomouth marked the beginning of premier league title defence, with a very exciting result at Anfield. It was an emotional night as Diogo Jota and his deceased brother Andre Silva were honoured. Before the break Hugo Ekitike, the club new signing, scored the first goal of the match and went ahead of Cody Gakpo who scored the second one shortly after resumption.
Bournemouth had hit back through the two goals scored by its midfielder Antoine Semenyo who was targeted with racist abuse in the first half. The fans who were reconsolidated following big summer sales were demanding an upset victory before Federico Chiesa converted in the 88th minute and Mohamed Salah clinched the points.
Arne Slot gave first league appearances to newcomers Frimpong, Kerkez, Wirtz and Ekitike in the summer. As much as Ekitike impressed, Liverpool were defensively excessive where they became weakened by the suspension of Ryan Gravenberch. The late rally saved them the opening-day fall.
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The team of Andoni Iraola was aggressive, and appears to have a high sense of resilience, with aid of new tansfers Adrien Truffert and Bafode Diakite. Regardless of the loss, the way they played against the champions portrays some hope in the upcoming season.
Liverpool head to Newcastle and host Arsenal whilst Bournemouth play Wolves and Brentford in the Carabao Cup. The game Liverpool vs Bournemouth was one that brought to light the defensive issue that the champions have and also shows the determination and fighting spirit of the Cherries.
