August 16, 2025

Late goals fire Liverpool past Bournemouth in Premier League opener

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Liverpool launched their Premier League title defence with a thrilling 4–2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday night, snatching the points with two goals in the final minutes.

The champions appeared in control early on, taking the lead through summer signing Hugo Ekitike before Cody Gakpo doubled the advantage.

However, Antoine Semenyo proved a constant menace for the visitors, striking twice to bring the Cherries level — the first a smart finish and the second a poacher’s effort that stunned the home crowd.

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Semenyo’s performance carried extra emotion, coming in the same week he reported an incident of racial abuse from a supporter. His determination gave Bournemouth hope of spoiling Liverpool’s evening.

But in a match already charged with emotion as Anfield paid tribute to the late Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa — battling back from a long injury lay-off — emerged as the unexpected hero.

The Italian winger fired home in the closing stages to restore Liverpool’s lead before Mohamed Salah added a stoppage-time strike to seal the victory.

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The result gives Liverpool an ideal start to their campaign, but also served notice that Bournemouth, under new management, may be more dangerous than many expect.

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