Liverpool boss Arne Slot was run through a gauntlet of emotions on Friday, as the Reds began their Premier League title defense with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.

Antoine Semenyo, who was subjected to racist abuse during and after the game, dragged Bournemouth back into the game, pulling one back before equalising. But Chiesa, who replaced Florian Wirtz, put the Reds back in front two minutes from time with an important strike as fans spotted what he did during his celebration.

Arne Slot's Liverpool players began their Premier League title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, with Hugo Ekitike on target for the Reds

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was run through a gauntlet of emotions on Friday, as the Reds began their Premier League title defense with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.

Slot has the opportunity to join an exclusive list of back-to-back title-winners - but the Dutchman knows it’s a tricky undertaking

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield was briefly stopped on Friday after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator. In the 28th minute with the score at 0-0, referee Anthony Taylor was seen talking to Semenyo, who is Black, at a Liverpool corner.

Follow all the action as the Premier League season gets started with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth, live on talkSPORT.  The reigning champions are kicking off the new top-flight campaign as

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has responded to Arne Slot after the Liverpool boss suggested that the Blues should have won last season's Premier League title