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.

The 2025-26 season has finally arrived! And what an opening night it was too, as Liverpool led 2-0 only to concede twice and then score twice more late on to wrap up a 4-2 victory. Here's how it happened.

Liverpool began their Premier League title defence with a dramatic 4-2 win over Bournemouth at an emotional Anfield, honouring Diogo Jota. Late goals from Chiesa and Salah sealed victory after Semenyo's brace had levelled the game.