Liverpool Begin Campaign With Win but Referee Calls Spark DebateOpening day drama at AnfieldLiverpool launched their Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth, a scoreline that

Hugo Ekitike had a goal and an assist as Liverpool got their Premier League season off to a winning start despite a blown two-goal lead to Bournemouth at Anfield on a night the club honored deceased forward Diogo Jota.

"It was probably too early to play but I was pushing for it. If I hadn't worn a mask it would have been impossible to play. "It was tough at first, especially the full mask that I wore for the last game of the season because I couldn't really see anything out of it and it was falling all over my face.

Bournemouth are set to complete the signing of Bayer Leverkusen attacker Amine Adli (25). According to Florian Plettenberg, the Moroccan’s move to the Premier League club is considered a ‘done

The champions started with a win but the night was overshadowed by Antoine Semenyo reporting he was subject to racist abuse

Bournemouth are close to securing the services of Liverpool winger Ben Doak for an initial £20m plus £5m in add-ons. Happy with the expected arrival? Where do you see him fitting in to your attack? And what else do the Cherries still need in the transfer market?

LIVERPOOL, England, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Liverpool's Premier League season-opening match against Bournemouth was briefly halted on Friday after visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported getting racist abuse from the crowd.

The Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield has been briefly stopped after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator.

Liverpool's title defense, and indeed the Premier League season, begins on Friday night as Arne Slot's champions welcome Bournemouth to Anfield. The curtain raiser for England's top flight is certain to be a poignant moment as Liverpool pay tribute to Diogo Jota,