The champions started with a win but the night was overshadowed by Antoine Semenyo reporting he was subject to racist abuse

One Liverpool fan is in police custody after Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo accused the man of racial abuse during a match on Friday.

The defending English Premier League champions look to start the new season on the right foot, as Liverpool gets set to play host to Bournemouth to kick off the 2025-26 campaign.

Liverpool players and fans have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, at the first competitive match at Anfield since their death last month.

Kerkez’s tenacity was praised but came with a warning. Already on a yellow card, he faced a difficult test against an in-form opponent on the wing. The manager highlighted the risk, particularly with Andy Robertson available from the bench, making a change the logical step.

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has picked the three teams he expects to fight for the Premier League title this season. According to

Liverpool still have work to do with two weeks remaining of the transfer window and Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi the main names being speculated over possible Anfield arrivals

ALAN SHEARER made a major gaffe on the first episode of the new-look Match of the Day by blasting Milos Kerkez for Bournemouth’s opening goal – despite the defender not being on the