Just as they had been in the Community Shield, the champions gave up too many counter attacks and were vulnerable to crosses and cutbacks

Hamann raises concerns over Liverpool defence in Bournemouth clashHamann questions Liverpool’s defensive controlLiverpool opened their Premier League title defence with a dramatic 4-2 victory

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 (0-0-0) open defense of their Premier League title Friday when they take to the pitch against Bournemouth (0-0-0). The Reds finished first last season with 84 points, while Bournemouth ended 28 points behind Liverpool with 56 points in ninth.

The 25-year-old striker contributed 13 goals in 42 matches across all competitions for AFC Bournemouth last seasonLiverpool began their Premier League title defence with a big win as the newly-recruited Hugo Ekitike opened his scoring accountThe game was temporarily halted after Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo reported being subjected to racial abuseGhanaian striker Antoine Semenyo made history in Bournemouth’s Premier League loss to Liverpool on the season’s opening day,

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.

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