The Premier League’s opening clash between Liverpool & Bournemouth which ended 4 - 2 in favor of the Reds, was overshadowed by racist incident targeting Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo. Referee Anthony Taylor halted the first half after Semenyo was abused by supporter.

Hugo Ekitike's headline act does not disguise flaws which Liverpool boss Arne Slot must address, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

A house on Walton Breck Road in Anfield was evacuated on August 4 after it was found to be structurally unsound

In an atmosphere filled with respect and emotion, the fans sang the anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone, displayed scarves and a tifo with the colors of Portugal, the initials "DJ" and Jota's number 20. Players and coaching staff, visibly moved, participated in the tribute, while floral offerings were placed outside the stadium in his memory.

A large emergency service presence attended the road, near to Anfield Stadium as the property was cordoned off with two people inside. The terraced house was found to be structurally unsound with a crack measuring approximately five metres, and the windows and bay sagging as a result.

Transfers transfers transfers transfer… well, what do you know, it’s Premier League kick-off time. Liverpool FC will start their season hosting AFC Bournemouth on Friday night.