Geoff: There is some 'bedding in' to be done, and the absence of Ryan Gravenberch was noticeable, but a good home win against a tenacious and well drilled Bournemouth side. Lots to look forward to in the season ahead. Mark: First game of the season, three points. Team adapting to each other. No worries.

In Liverpool's first Premier League match since Diogo Jota's tragic death, late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah sealed victory in an opening match to remember.

Happy Premier League opening weekend! England's top flight is officially back in action on Friday as a new edition of the title and relegation races begin, while clubs across Europe also resume play with a mix of league and cup matches.

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.

Liverpool's Premier League season-opening match against Bournemouth was briefly halted on Friday after visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported getting racist abuse from the crowd.

The Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield has been briefly stopped after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator

Liverpool’s opening win over Bournemouth was marred by an incident of racist abuse which brought the game to a halt

Liverpool have signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Italian side Parma for a fee of £26m plus add-ons. Leoni, who Reds boss Arne Slot confirmed the club had agreed a deal for earlier this week,

Liverpool have taken their summer spending past the £300 million ($406m) mark after completing the signing of Parma's 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni on a six-year contract.