JAKARTA Liverpool started their steps to defend the 2025/26 Premier League title with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield Stadium in the first week of Saturday morning WIB.
The Reds' four goals were scored by Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, and Mohamed Salah. While Bournemouth scored two goals through Antoine Semenyo.
Liverpool appeared aggressive from the start, took control of the game and pressed the opponent's defense. Hugo Ekitike, a new signing who made his Premier League debut, opened the scoring in the 37th minute after receiving an accurate pass from Florian Wirtz, who also made his debut.
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This goal is the first Premier League goal of the season. Ekitike later celebrated his goal with emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last July.
The match was stopped in the 30th minute due to reports of alleged acts of racism against Semenyo from spectators in the stands. Referee Anthony Taylor decided to stop the match temporarily to ensure the situation was under control.
Entering the second half, Liverpool doubled their lead in the 49th minute through Cody Gakpo, who took advantage of Bournemouth's backline. However, the visitors managed to reduce the position through Semenyo in the 64th minute.
Bournemouth equalized the score to 2-2 in the 76th minute, back through Semenyo's individual action which was able to penetrate Liverpool's defense.
Federico Chiesa, who came on as a substitute, returned Liverpool's lead in the 88th minute through a volley. Mohamed Salah sealed the Reds' win with a goal in the 94th minute, ensuring the first three points of the season for Arne Slot's side.
Lineup:
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Bournemouth (4-3-3): Petrovic; Smith, Senesi, Diakite, Truffert; Adams, Scott, Faivre; Semenyo, Evanilson, Tavernier.
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