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Federico Chiesa was the hero for Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool's Premier League title defence got off to a dramatic start as the champions clinched a 4-2 win at home to Bournemouth.

His first Premier League goal was one to remember, scoring an 88th-minute volley to snatch all three points before Mo Salah wrapped it up with a piece of individual brilliance.

Prior to kick-off, tributes were paid to former Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, who both died in a car crash earlier this summer.



Play continued around two minutes later and soon enough came the game's first goal.

The Premier League later said in a statement: "We offer our full support to the player and both clubs.

Ektike held up two fingers with his right hand and made a zero shape with his left.

Hugo Ekitike paid tribute to Diogo Jota, Liverpool's former No.20(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

If Isak were to be arrive, likely for a British-record fee, then Ekitike will have a fight on his hands to be Liverpool's first-choice striker.

The goal reminded us of Gakpo's finishing and highlighted Ekitike's creative side.

Cody Gakpo made it 2-0 and Liverpool were flyinh(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

With 11 goals conceded across their five pre-season friendlies and the Community Shield, questions have been asked about Liverpool's defensive solidity.

"He's been shocking," Carragher bemoaned on commentary, as Konate and his Liverpool team-mates had to dust themselves down.

Antoine Semenyo spearheaded Bournemouth's comeback(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

Who else but...