By Andrew Haruna | Nigeria News Today
Liverpool kicked off the new Premier League season in dramatic fashion on Friday night, scoring two late goals to seal a thrilling 4–2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield — a result making headlines across Nigeria News Today and international sports outlets.
The defending champions looked in control after early strikes from Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo, but Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo turned the game into a tense contest with a remarkable brace of his own.
His second goal, which came shortly after he reportedly filed a complaint for racial abuse from a fan, looked to have earned the Cherries a hard-fought draw.
However, in an emotional atmosphere as Anfield paid tribute to Diogo Jota, Liverpool pushed forward and found a dramatic breakthrough.
Substitute Federico Chiesa, still easing his way back from injury, became the unlikely hero — firing home in the 87th minute to restore the home side’s lead.
Moments later, Mohamed Salah sealed the win with a cool finish, sparking huge celebrations among the Liverpool faithful.
Chiesa’s strike was his first for Liverpool and came at a moment the champions looked to be losing momentum.
Liverpool now begin their title defence with three points and a strong message to the rest of the league. Bournemouth, despite the defeat, showed resilience and will take encouragement from their performance as they prepare for their next fixture.
For full results and standings, readers can visit the official Premier League website here: https://www.premierleague.com/
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