Liverpool talisman Mo Salah and substitute Federico Chiesa struck late goals as the Premier League champions began the defence of their title by beating Bournemouth 4-2 in a thriller on the opening night of the season at Anfield on Friday.

Mohamed Salah has continued on from where he left off last season for Liverpool, which will come as no surprise to those who know the intense training regime he subjects himself to

Watch highlights as Liverpool survived a second-half Bournemouth comeback to win the Premier League 2025/26 opener.

Liverpool came out on top of an incredible Premier League opener at Anfield, beating Bournemouth 4-2. The Reds claimed a 2-0 lead through goals from £79million summer signing Hugo Ekitike and Cody

Liverpool paid tribute to the late Diogo Jota as they began their Premier League title defence against Bournemouth and Mohamed Salah was emotional after the final whistle

Mohamed Salah wiped away tears as he listened to Liverpool fans sing songs in tribute to Diogo Jota after the team’s victory over Bournemouth at Anfield. Liverpool won 4-2 in the opening match of the Premier League season, with goals from Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and Salah getting their title defence off to a winning start.

Mohamed Salah continues to write his own story in the Premier League. On Friday, August 15, 2025, during the opening day of the 2025-2026 season, the Egyptian striker for Liverpool netted his 10th goal in an opening match. He has set a new record at the very top of English football.

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.

Núñez saw his three-year spell with Liverpool come to an end earlier this month as he swapped Anfield for Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, moving on in a deal which is expected to net Liverpool a total of €65 million (£56.1 million, $76.1 million) thanks to a series of achievable add-ons.

Mac Allister Lifts Lid on Salah’s Relentless Work Ethic at LiverpoolLiverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has offered a revealing account of life alongside Mohamed Salah, describing the Egyptian