Final Score: Liverpool 4-2 AFC Bournemouth
Goal Scorers:
Liverpool: Hugo Ekitike (37′), Cody Gakpo (49′), Federico Chiesa (88′), Mohamed Salah (90’+4).
Bournemouth: Antoine Semenyo (64′, 76′).
Match Highlights & Drama:
Liverpool kicked off their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, a match highlighted by a two-goal comeback and late heroics.
Early Lead: The Reds took control with goals from new signing Hugo Ekitike on his league debut (37′) and Cody Gakpo (49′), giving them a comfortable 2-0 lead early in the second half.
Semenyo’s Comeback: Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo stunned Anfield by single-handedly dragging his side back into the game with a powerful brace (64′, 76′), including a spectacular solo effort, leveling the score at 2-2.
Late Decisive Goals: With the game hanging in the balance, substitute Federico Chiesa scored a stunning volley in the 88th minute—his first league goal for the club—to restore Liverpool’s lead at 3-2. Mohamed Salah sealed the thrilling victory deep into stoppage time (90’+4) with a signature breakaway goal.
The match also featured an emotional pre-kickoff tribute by Liverpool and the Anfield faithful to the late forward Diogo