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He appeared to be heading towards the door at the Anfield exit, but Federico Chiesa was on hand to seal all three points for Liverpool in the Premier League opener.<\/h2>\n
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Chris McKenna football and boxing reporter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
23:21, August 15, 2025<\/span>Updated 00:40, August 16, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n<\/figure><\/span>Chiesa celebrates his late goal of putting Liverpool ahead 3-2<\/span>(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n
It was the only signature since last year that Liverpool rescued here for all the money he spent this summer. Federico Chiesa was left at home for a pre-season tour, with fan favorites appearing to be heading towards the door at the Anfield exit.<\/p>\n
However, a \u00a310 million recruit from Juventus 12 months ago attracted himself even more to his loyal home last night as he came out of the bench to launch Liverpool ahead. Cult Hero Status has been confirmed forever.<\/p>\n
Mo Salah came in fourth, but after the Arne Slot man blew a two-goal lead, Chiesa’s strike, which won this match for Liverpool, won against the brave Bournemouth of Liverpool.<\/p>\n
His first Premier League goal a year after Liverpool signed after a difficult debut campaign that made Liverpool seemingly giving up on him this summer following the arrival of Florian Wiltz, Hugo Ekichique and potentially Alexander Isaac.<\/p>\n
If this is one of his final performances in a red shirt, then if Liverpool lifts this trophy again, he may need to send the winner’s medal.<\/p>\n
read more: Police investigate alleged racist abuse in Anfield as a Liverpool release statement<\/span><\/span>read more: Mo Salah breaks in front of the cup as Diogo Jota salutes after Liverpool wins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
In two minutes it looked like the defending champion would drop points on the first weekend of his new campaign.<\/p>\n
Anfield’s debut boy Ekitike helped Cody Gakupo go second as Liverpool appeared to be in cruise control.<\/p>\n
But then, the brilliant Antoine Cementho double, who previously reported racist abuse from the crowd, brought Bournemouth levels to the dramatic night.<\/p>\n
After that, Sarah’s cross somehow fell to the Italian, and he undresses his original and wonderful finish and finds the corner.<\/p>\n
He spent over \u00a3300 million this summer and counted, but had bargains for all the odds that turn Anfield Wild since last year.<\/p>\n
Although it’s Blockbuster TV, it still has a great sense of sadness at night. The season opener shouldn’t be any more crazy.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/figure><\/span>Liverpool fans paid tribute to Diogo Jota<\/span>(Image: AP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Sarah took part in the act to prevent him from returning to Andoni Iraora’s side and returning to a low finish from the edge of the area. He squeezed at his usual opening weekend goal.<\/p>\n
He stood in front of the KOP after the final whi, which was extraordinary. Fans sang Diogo Jota’s name, and Sarah couldn’t stop her tears from flowing.<\/p>\n
Previously, soccer was stoking another type of emotion.<\/p>\n
If Liverpool plays this way every week, it will be on the roller coaster of the season. It’s gorgeous in the front and unstable in the back. But it was the night that reminded them of their friends and teammates.<\/p>\n
A minute of silence was observed perfectly before kicking off with the mosaic around the ground of Jota and his brother Andre Silva.<\/p>\n
Jota’s family was in the crowd for compliments, the KOP banner reminded them that they are always thought of in these parts.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/figure><\/span>Mohamed Salah shed tears full time after his strike went 4-2<\/span>(Image: AP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The game began and soccer helped us forget.<\/p>\n
It is no one’s guess that Cherries defender Marcos Senesi was not punished for denying that he was made clear with blatant handball.<\/p>\n
When Semenyo reported racist abuse from crowd fans shortly after 30 minutes of the season. Sad and troublesome. It will be investigated after the game is temporarily suspended.<\/p>\n
Ekitike opened up a score eight minutes before the break when he got home after bundled up the Bournemouth backline.<\/p>\n
Gakpo gained his almost trademark move of doubling the host’s lead immediately after the reboot and coming from the left before finding the bottom corner. Ekitique had an assist – who needs Alexander Isaac?<\/p>\n
However, Bournemouth was not completed. Not when they have Seme\u00f1o. Cherry is happy that no one has come for him this summer. What a player.<\/p>\n
The first for them was a breakaway where David Brooks was plundered to the left before the 64th minute was met by a cross burning fire by Semenyo’s coast run in the middle.<\/p>\n
Afterwards, from the edge of his own box, Seme\u00f1o robbed the ball, Bournemouth’s blue and black shirt flooded forward, and Liverpool came back in 14 minutes.<\/p>\n
Semenyo had options, but he remained a challenge, so when he entered the Liverpool area he just let the house in himself.<\/p>\n
It only sets up real dramas for the future. Oh, how did Jota love this game?<\/p>\n
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