The Premier League returned breathtakingly on Friday night, with Liverpool surviving a late scare to beat AFC Bournemouth 4–2 at Anfield.
What was billed as an emotional evening—marked by touching tributes to Diogo Jota and his late brother André Silva—became a chaotic and gripping opener.
New signing Hugo Ekitike settled early nerves with a debut goal before setting up Cody Gakpo to double Liverpool’s advantage inside the first 20 minutes. Anfield was rocking, but Bournemouth refused to fold.
Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo sparked a remarkable fightback, striking twice to level the contest.
His first was a composed finish after a clever run into the box, while his second showcased his sharp instincts and powerful frame, punishing
Liverpool’s defensive lapses. For a moment, the champions looked shaken, their backline repeatedly exposed on the counterattack.
Liverpool, however, found their response late on. Federico Chiesa’s 88th-minute volley restored the lead, and Mohamed Salah struck in stoppage time to seal the win.
Bournemouth left Merseyside empty-handed, but Semenyo’s fearless display made him the standout performer of the night, ensuring his name will dominate the early headlines of the new season.
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Story by Samuel Annang|univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Pius Asack
