Follow reaction as a dramatic win for the champions kicked off the 2025-26 campaign, with Antoine Semenyo reporting he was subject to racist abuse

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Florian Wirtz, Liverpool: It didn't take long for Liverpool's current record signing to get up to speed with the Premier League, the former Bayer Leverkusen man darting elegantly around the Wembley field in what was an impressive display against Crystal Palace, one in which he laid on a goal for fellow new arrival Hugo Ekitike.

Geoff: There is some 'bedding in' to be done, and the absence of Ryan Gravenberch was noticeable, but a good home win against a tenacious and well drilled Bournemouth side. Lots to look forward to in the season ahead. Mark: First game of the season, three points. Team adapting to each other. No worries.

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.

Liverpool will face Bournemouth in this Premier League matchup on Friday at Anfield, and you can catch all the action with Fubo. Liverpool and Bournemouth will take the pitch on Friday, August 15th, at Anfield.

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Brentford have confirmed the signing of Bournemouth attacker Dango Ouattara in a deal worth in the region of £42.5m.The 23-year-old joins the Bees having spent a little over two years on the south