Semenyo brings Bournemouth within 1 v. Liverpool
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A 47-year-old Liverpool fan who was last seen in a wheelchair was arrested Saturday after allegedly shouting racial slurs at Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo in a stunning scene that led to Friday’s Premier League opener in England being delayed for several minutes.
Hugo Ekitike had a goal and an assist as Liverpool got their Premier League season off to a winning start despite a blown two-goal lead to Bournemouth at Anfield on a night the club honored deceased forward Diogo Jota.
Follow reaction as a dramatic win for the champions kicked off the 2025-26 campaign, with Antoine Semenyo reporting he was subject to racist abuse
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool: It didn't take long for Liverpool's current record signing to get up to speed with the Premier League, the former Bayer Leverkusen man darting elegantly around the Wembley field in what was an impressive display against Crystal Palace, one in which he laid on a goal for fellow new arrival Hugo Ekitike.
Geoff: There is some 'bedding in' to be done, and the absence of Ryan Gravenberch was noticeable, but a good home win against a tenacious and well drilled Bournemouth side. Lots to look forward to in the season ahead. Mark: First game of the season, three points. Team adapting to each other. No worries.
Brentford have confirmed the signing of Bournemouth attacker Dango Ouattara in a deal worth in the region of £42.5m.The 23-year-old joins the Bees having spent a little over two years on the south