Liverpool’s opening win over Bournemouth was marred by an incident of racist abuse which brought the game to a halt
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📈Ekitiké and Salah shine as Liverpool kick off Premier League 2025/26
Premier LeagueHugo Ekitiké scored and provided an assist in his Premier League debut for Liverpool, in the 4-2 win over Bournemouth, on Friday (15). He is only the second player from the club to do so — the firs...
📸 Is this the first VAR blunder of the Premier League season?
Premier LeagueThe Reds' supporters are crying foul. Just before the quarter-hour mark of the opening match between Liverpool and Bournemouth (final score 4-2, Matchday 1 of the Premier League), the Cherries' defend...
👏 New signings shine as Liverpool win on Premier League return
Premier LeagueCurrent champion, Liverpool debuted in the Premier League 2025/26 with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth, at Anfield, on Friday (15).WE START WITH A WIN! ✊🔴 #LIVBOU pic.twitter.com/7vuPS0S5hp— Liverpo...
Chiesa: ‘Very happy at Liverpool, Diogo Jota helped me score first goal’
Premier LeagueItaly international Federico Chiesa insists he is ‘happy’ at Liverpool and thanks Arne Slot for his ‘words of encouragement,’ while naturally his first Premier League goal was dedicated to Dio...
Premier League 2025-26 top scorers: Who will win the Golden Boot?
Premier LeagueThe race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.
Fulham v Brighton: Key stats and talking points
Premier LeagueFulham ended last season with five defeats in their final seven matches but have failed to strengthen their squad over the summer, prompting concern from head coach Marco Silva. Speaking ahead of their opening game away to Brighton, Silva said he was surprised by how "passive" the club had been, adding "I knew what I wanted and the plan was there but it hasn't happened – right now we need to reinforce". The Whites are in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazilian winger Kevin, who could eventually cost a club-record fee of £40m, but to date they have brought in just one first-team player, fewer than any other Premier League club.
Wolves v Manchester City: Key stats and talking points
Premier LeagueManchester City begin their attempt to reclaim the Premier League title with a trip to Molineux to face a Wolves side who improved drastically under Vitor Pereira last season. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes ahead of their opening day clash. Manchester City begin their Premier League campaign on familiar ground – with question marks surrounding the fitness of key midfielder Rodri.
Aston Villa v Newcastle: Key stats and talking points
Premier LeagueBBC Sport explores some of the major talking points surrounding the opening day fixture between Unai Emery's Aston Villa and Eddie Howe's Newcastle United, with both clubs experiencing a turbulent pre-season. Only goal difference separated these sides in 2024-25, with Newcastle returning to the Champions League by finishing fifth and denying Aston Villa the chance to repeat their run to last season's quarter-finals. Villa were fined £9.5m by Uefa in July for breaching the European governing body's financial rules last season, including spending more than the permitted 80% of income on player wages.
Amorim on Sesko, target for the season and Fernandes' role
Premier LeagueManchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Old Trafford (kick-off 16:30 BST). Amorim confirmed that Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are both out for Sunday's game.
Premier LeagueBournemouth captain ‘shocked’ and ‘angry’ after Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse in Liverpool match at Anfield
Liverpool’s opening win over Bournemouth was marred by an incident of racist abuse which brought the game to a halt
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Premier League📈Ekitiké and Salah shine as Liverpool kick off Premier League 2025/26
Hugo Ekitiké scored and provided an assist in his Premier League debut for Liverpool, in the 4-2 win over Bournemouth, on Friday (15). He is only the second player from the club to do so — the firs...
1 year
Premier League📸 Is this the first VAR blunder of the Premier League season?
The Reds' supporters are crying foul. Just before the quarter-hour mark of the opening match between Liverpool and Bournemouth (final score 4-2, Matchday 1 of the Premier League), the Cherries' defend...
1 year
Premier League👏 New signings shine as Liverpool win on Premier League return
Current champion, Liverpool debuted in the Premier League 2025/26 with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth, at Anfield, on Friday (15).WE START WITH A WIN! ✊🔴 #LIVBOU pic.twitter.com/7vuPS0S5hp— Liverpo...
1 year
Premier LeagueChiesa: ‘Very happy at Liverpool, Diogo Jota helped me score first goal’
Italy international Federico Chiesa insists he is ‘happy’ at Liverpool and thanks Arne Slot for his ‘words of encouragement,’ while naturally his first Premier League goal was dedicated to Dio...
1 year
Premier LeaguePremier League 2025-26 top scorers: Who will win the Golden Boot?
The race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.
1 year
Premier LeagueFulham v Brighton: Key stats and talking points
Fulham ended last season with five defeats in their final seven matches but have failed to strengthen their squad over the summer, prompting concern from head coach Marco Silva. Speaking ahead of their opening game away to Brighton, Silva said he was surprised by how "passive" the club had been, adding "I knew what I wanted and the plan was there but it hasn't happened – right now we need to reinforce". The Whites are in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazilian winger Kevin, who could eventually cost a club-record fee of £40m, but to date they have brought in just one first-team player, fewer than any other Premier League club.
1 year
Premier LeagueWolves v Manchester City: Key stats and talking points
Manchester City begin their attempt to reclaim the Premier League title with a trip to Molineux to face a Wolves side who improved drastically under Vitor Pereira last season. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes ahead of their opening day clash. Manchester City begin their Premier League campaign on familiar ground – with question marks surrounding the fitness of key midfielder Rodri.
1 year
Premier LeagueAston Villa v Newcastle: Key stats and talking points
BBC Sport explores some of the major talking points surrounding the opening day fixture between Unai Emery's Aston Villa and Eddie Howe's Newcastle United, with both clubs experiencing a turbulent pre-season. Only goal difference separated these sides in 2024-25, with Newcastle returning to the Champions League by finishing fifth and denying Aston Villa the chance to repeat their run to last season's quarter-finals. Villa were fined £9.5m by Uefa in July for breaching the European governing body's financial rules last season, including spending more than the permitted 80% of income on player wages.
1 year
Premier LeagueAmorim on Sesko, target for the season and Fernandes' role
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Old Trafford (kick-off 16:30 BST). Amorim confirmed that Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are both out for Sunday's game.
1 year
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