Liverpool began their title defense with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield. The match was temporarily halted due to a racist incident reported by Bournemouth's Semenyo. Ekitike scored on his Premier League debut, while Gakpo and Chiesa also netted. Semenyo scored twice for Bournemouth. The game was emotionally charged, honoring the late Diogo Jota and his brother with tributes before kickoff and throughout the match. Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities were again exposed, but Chiesa's late goal secured the win.

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