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The 2025-26 Premier League campaign kicked off dramatically at Anfield where Liverpool secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bournemouth. Liverpool, the reigning champions, experienced an emotionally charged night with a poignant tribute to the late Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva before kick-off, including a minute's silence and banners honoring the players.

Bournemouth started strong and stunned the home crowd by taking a 2-0 lead through an impressive debut from Hugo Ekitiké, who scored and assisted for Cody Gakpo just after halftime. However, Bournemouth’s advantage was cut down by Antoine Semenyo, who scored a brace, including a spectacular solo effort from deep inside his half, to level the match 2-2 and set up a tense finale.

Liverpool then showed resilience and determination to reclaim the lead late in the game. Substitute Federico Chiesa volleyed home an exquisite 88th-minute goal to restore Liverpool's advantage, marking his first Premier League goal and possibly revitalizing his role at the club following limited appearances last season. Mohamed Salah sealed the victory in stoppage time with a breakaway strike, securing Liverpool three points and placing them atop the early league standings.

The match was characterized by end-to-end action, with Liverpool showing vulnerability at times in defense but ultimately their attacking quality and mental strength shone through. The team’s tribute to Jota added an emotional undercurrent, reflected in Salah’s tearful applause to the supporters singing Jota’s name at the final whistle.

This game highlighted Liverpool’s fighting spirit as they began their title defense, while Bournemouth demonstrated their quality and ambition despite the defeat in a fiercely contested, high-scoring encounter.

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