Premier League Opener: Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth! €95M New Signing Scores & Assists, Chiesa Strikes Late Winner

August 16, 2025 – Premier League Opening Match
Defending champions Liverpool opened their new season with a thrilling 4-2 home victory over Bournemouth. New signing Hugo Ekitiké starred with a goal and an assist, substitute Federico Chiesa delivered a decisive late strike, and Mohamed Salah sealed the win with a stoppage-time stunner. With this result, Liverpool extended their record to 13 consecutive seasons unbeaten in Premier League openers (10 wins, 3 draws).

Key Moments

• 37’: Alexis Mac Allister set up Ekitiké, who calmly finished to make it 1-0. The €95M summer signing scored on his Premier League debut and has now netted in back-to-back matches.
• 49’: Ekitiké turned provider, assisting Cody Gakpo who dribbled inside and slotted home for 2-0.
• 64’: David Brooks squared the ball for Antoine Semenyo, who pulled one back for Bournemouth (2-1).
• 76’: Semenyo struck again with a powerful shot from the edge of the box to level the score at 2-2.
• 88’: Substitute Chiesa volleyed home to restore Liverpool’s lead (3-2).
• Stoppage Time: Salah cut inside and curled a world-class strike into the top corner, sealing the 4-2 victory.

Stats & Records

• Ekitiké (23 years, 56 days): The youngest Liverpool player to score on his Premier League debut since September 2013.
• With a goal and an assist, he showcased his quality and justified his €95M transfer fee.
• Liverpool maintained their tradition of strong season starts, keeping momentum in their title defense.

Next Fixture

Liverpool will face Newcastle United on August 26 (3:00 a.m. Beijing time) in Round 2, an early test of their championship credentials.