Liverpool 0-0 Bournemouth: VAR Drama & Missed Chances in Thrilling Opener

The Premier League is officially back! Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield this evening to get the season underway. Check back throughout the night for updates.

Liverpool's shiny new striker, Hugo Ekitike, has been extremely lively in this opening 30 minutes.

The two sides are trading spells of possession, and both look threatening when they get a major head of steam.

Did the VAR make a mess of that Adam Smith handball? It looked clear on the replays!

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Bournemouth defender Adam Smith appears to have avoided catastrophe here having handled the ball in a perilous position in the centre-circle. Arne Slot is incensed on the touchline.

The intensity in this match is through the roof. What a fantastic way to kick off the new campaign!

Bournemouth have Liverpool pinned into their own half right now and are showing a considerable amount of threat from out wide.

HUGE CHANCE FOR THE CHERRIES!

A superb cross picked out Antoine Semenyo from point-blank range, but the Bournemouth winger saw his under-pressure effort flash high.

🧤 HUGE SAVE

Mo Salah look destined to curl a shot into the top-corner after cutting inside, but Djordje Petrovic pulled off a superb diving save in the Bournemouth net.

Touching scenes around Anfield ahead of the match.

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The ball is rolling, and we are underway in the 2025/26 Premier League season! Buckle up, folks!

Great touch from the Bournemouth fans...

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Before kick-off, Anfield is observing a moment of silence to honor Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva.

You'll Never Walk Alone rings around Anfield and it's all starting to feel real folks!

📸 Some touching tributes to Diogo Jota all around Anfield this evening.

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📝 Check out the team news from both sides this evening!

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