The Premier League returns on Friday night as champions Liverpool begin their title defence at home to Bournemouth.

However, they lost key defensive players from last season’s best-ever Premier League campaign, including Milos Kerkez, who is now at Liverpool.



The Cherries will need something special to break that trend.

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Liverpool will kick off their 2025/26 Premier League journey against Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, at 8:00 p.m.

Bournemouth in major regions across the world:

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Bournemouth Premier League opener live in your area or if you’re travelling, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Antoine Semenyo is ready to go after signing a new deal, and new goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is in line for his Premier League debut for the Cherries.

Bournemouth predicted XI (Formation: 4-2-3-1): Petrovic — Araujo, Senesi, Hill, Truffert — Adams, Scott — Semenyo, Tavernier, Ouattara — Evanilson.

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Both Liverpool and Bournemouth have defensive concerns, which could make for an open game.
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