"Liverpool Getting Robbed"- Handball Controversy Rocks Anfield During Premier League Opener Vs Bournemouth originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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.

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

Almost every Liverpool fan expected Federico Chiesa to leave this summer. The Italian is loved by the supporters at Anfield, but his injury troubles make it difficult for the Reds to rely on him for the entire season.

Liverpool claimed a 4-2 win over Bournemouth in the opening game of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Here are highlights and commentary.

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.

Just as they had been in the Community Shield, the champions gave up too many counter attacks and were vulnerable to crosses and cutbacks

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 players and fans have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, at the first competitive match at Anfield since their death last month.

Virgil van Dijk Reflects on Liverpool’s Opening Victory over BournemouthLiverpool’s Premier League title defence began with intensity, emotion and eventually relief as they overcame Bournemouth