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2025/26 Premier League
Matchday 1
Liverpool FC v AFC Bournemouth
Anfield
Liverpool, England
Friday, 15 August 2025
Kick-off is at 21h00
Liverpool FC will start their
Premier League title defence with a match against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15
Current Form
The Reds lost 3-2 to Crystal Palace on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the Community Shield on August 10 and they are winless in their last four league matches.
However, Liverpool are undefeated in their last 17 home matches in the league, having registered 13 wins and four draws at Anfield.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth drew 0-0 with Real Sociedad in a friendly match on August 9 and they have lost two of their last three matches in the Premier League.
The Cherries also lost their last game of the 2024/25 season, which was against Manchester City and their four-match unbeaten run on the road in the league came to an end.
Team News
Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are the two players on Liverpool's injury list and Ryan Gravenberch will miss the game against Bournemouth due to suspension.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, have Enes Unal, Lewis Cook, Luis Sinisterra, Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert on their injury list, but the team has no suspension concerns.
Quotes
“We have a recovery day tomorrow and then we fully focus on Bournemouth, which will be a very tough game," Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk said after his side's defeat to Crystal Palace.
"But I’m really looking forward to the start of the Premier League. Friday at home with our fans, we know it’s going to be emotional obviously with everything that is going on and happened.
“But I’m really looking forward to it.”
Head-to-Head
Liverpool secured a 2-0 win over Bournemouth in their last meeting in the league, which was on 1 February at Vitality Stadium.
Therefore, the Reds are undefeated in their last four matches in the Premier League against the Cherries, having registered four successive wins.
Premier League Matchday 1 fixtures
Friday, 15 August
21:00 - Liverpool FC v AFC Bournemouth
Saturday, 16 August
13:30 - Aston Villa v Newcastle United
16:00 - Brighton and Hove Albion v Fulham FC
16:00 - Sunderland AFC v West Ham United
16:00 - Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley FC
18:30 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
Sunday, 17 August
15:00 Chelsea v Crystal Palace
15:00 - Nottingham Forest v Brentford FC
17:30 - Manchester United v Arsenal FC
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