Alan Shearer was part of the punditry team as Liverpool's match against Bournemouth featured on the first Match of the Day episode of the new Premier League season

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.

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.

Liverpool Edge Bournemouth in Emotional Premier League OpenerLiverpool began the defence of their Premier League crown with a stirring late surge to secure victory over Bournemouth on a night when

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

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.

The highly anticipated new Premier League season kicked off at Anfield on Friday, with some supporters still wiping away tears from their eyes on a bright, sunny day. Those same supporters likely wiped very different tears away once the final whistle sounded following a six-goal affair that saw the home club walk away with a 4-2 victory.

Liverpool have signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma in a deal worth 26 million, but he will have to wait for his debut after missing the Bournemouth game.