Pep Guardiola's men are back to winning ways, and Premier League teams, watch out - Erling Haaland is BACK.

Brace from Haaland and a goal from Phil Foden help City thrash United in the derby by 3-0 and bag full points.

𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 💙

Brace from Erling Haaland and goal from Phil Foden helped Manchester City thrash Manchester United by 3-0.

Donnarumma had a great game in the goal as well for City. #ManchesterDerby #ManCity #ManchesterUnited pic.twitter.com/BHxNL6lxEc

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) September 14, 2025

Probably the final action of today. 

Bob found Savinho, whose attempt was blocked and deflected away for a corner by Bayindir.

4 minutes have been added. 

Haaland goes off to a standing ovation as he is replaced by Oscar Bob. 

Silva is replaced by Ake. 

Burno's attempted shot went through the defender,s and Casemiro, who was there at the near post, could not deflect it into the goal.

Amad did well on the right to dribble past defenders and enter the box. His pass for Mbeumo got defelcted away for a corner. 

This time from the centre, Mbeumo went for a left-footed curling attempt. However, it did not curl enough for a goal.

On the right, from the close range, Mbeumo tries his luck. But the angle was always tight.

Erling Haaland has scored 15 goals in his last 10 games for club and country. 🤖🇳🇴

11 goals already this season. 6 goals this week. pic.twitter.com/KBQkmNDV43

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 14, 2025

It should have been 4-0!

Silva finds Haaland, who released it for Reijnders. However, Reijnders took it too deep before sending it pass the goal.

From the edge of the box, Ugarte takes his chance with a shot, but misses the target.

HE IS BACK! HE IS BACK! HE IS BACK!

Erling Haaland makes it 3-0 for City. 

Mishap from United at the halfway mark, and Silva served it on a plate for Haaland to go one-on-one and take it deep before sending it inside the goal.

City 3-0 United.

🇳🇴🧘‍♂️ Erling Haaland (25) in competitive matches for club and country this season...

• ⚽️⚽️ vs Wolves
• ❌ vs Tottenham
• ⚽️ vs Brighton
• ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️ vs Moldova
• ⚽️ vs Manchester United

11 goal contributions in 5 games. pic.twitter.com/0N82iwgzDY

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) September 14, 2025

Good challenge from Dias to find Silva and his cross found Haaland doing his thing with the outside of the flying boot. 

However, it went straight to Bayindir.

Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are on for Noussair Mazraoui and Leny Yoro. Harry is making his 250th appearance for the Reds.

Donnarumma with a big save, diving to his right. 

Mbeumo with a big left-footed volley and it was going inside the goal. But the big man was there to make the save.

Erling Haaland (89) has now scored more Premier League goals than Didier Drogba (88).

He’s played 93 fewer games. 👀 pic.twitter.com/us2r5AAUH2

— Squawka (@Squawka) September 14, 2025

Erling Haaland (10) has now been directly involved in more goals in Premier League Manchester derbies than Wayne Rooney (9).

Rooney played in 21 PL Manchester derbies, this is Erling's 6th. 🤖 pic.twitter.com/keRS0QFe3x

— Squawka (@Squawka) September 14, 2025

Haaland was running away with the ball again. 

Luke Shaw had to take the chance to tackle him from behind and win the ball back.

Haaland was just inches away from making it 3-0. 

Bayindir was able to make the half save but the ball evantually hit the post and Silva could not tap it inside the goal. 

Inevitable! 

Erling Haaland scores for Manchester City. 

Foden to Doku and Doku found Haaland making a run inside the box. Shaw could not stop Haaland and neither could Bayindir.

Manchester City 2-0 Manchester United. 

United have tried to link up the play from the left. But, the execution in the final third has lacked so far for them.

Drogu's cross from the left is blocked and deflected for a United corner by Dias.

No changes for either team. 

City head into the tunnel with a 1-0 lead, and a well-deserved lead, you have to say.

Foden's seventh derby goal is the separator at the moment.

1 minute has been added to first half. 

4️⃣7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/qTxlWKMKjD

— Premier League (@premierleague) September 14, 2025

Haaland toe-tapped the ball at the edge of the box for the youngster. 

After recieveing the ball on his left foot, he went for a right-footed shot. 

He missed the target though. 

Doku had lost the ball on the left but Rodri was able to win it back and then looked for Silva with a through pass. 

However, his pass was blocked. 

Foul by Khusanov and United have a free-kick from a good position. 

Sesko tries to lob a ball from inside the box, but the Italian had came out early to make the save. 

Good idea from United to break the off-side trap. 

But, Mbeumo was just an inch offside there. However, his shot was not on target as well. 

Doku with another move. This time from the left. 

His cutback had found Reijnders inside the box. However, his side-footed attempt went straight to Bayindir. 

It is raining at Etihad Stadium. 

🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 FODEN OPENS THE SCORING FOR MANCHESTER CITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United.pic.twitter.com/kx4Q2NtRvm

— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) September 14, 2025

Phil Foden, for the seventh time in his career, scores a Manchester Derby goal for the City.

Doku kept on going deep, and his cutback from the byline found Foden at the right place to go for a strong header. 

City 1-0 United. 

Doku's flying ball from the left nearly made Amad score a Cristiano-ish side flying side volley. 

However, he could not connect that shot. 

Manchester City are devastated to learn Ricky Hatton has passed away, aged 46.

Ricky was one of City’s most loved and revered supporters, who will always be remembered for a glittering boxing career that saw him win world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight.

Everyone… pic.twitter.com/6PcjliPBde

— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 14, 2025

Of course Sir Alex is here ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Af0Clo5V0g

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 14, 2025

Erling Haaland goes close after only 18 seconds! Almost the perfect start for Man City! 😯 pic.twitter.com/ey08B9o1Na

— Premier League (@premierleague) September 14, 2025

Haaland has looked hungry from the word go, and he nearly made the ball flick over Bayindir, who looked a bit nervous there. 

Benjamin Sesko, on his first Premier League start, takes aim from 25 yards and his left-footed effort brings a save from City's debutant goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Within the first 25 seconds of the match, Haaland makes an attempt from the close range with his left foot. 

He misses the target. It was a close angle though. 

City start the proceedings. 

The players have come out and we are ready for the kick-off.

United: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes (c), Dorgu; Amad, Mbeumo; Sesko.

Substitutes: Heaton, Lammers, Fredricson, Heaven, Leon, Maguire, Mainoo, Casemiro, Zirkzee.

🔴 Rolling out the red carpet.

United arrive in our new @adidasFootball Vis Tech range 🧵👇

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 14, 2025

XI: Donnarumma; Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Bernardo, Rodri, Reijnders; Foden, Haaland, Doku

Substitutes: Trafford, Ake, Nico, Savinho, Nunes, Bobb, Mukasa, Lewis, Mfuni

As per the data of the Premier League, Manchester United and Manchester City have faced each other 56 times in the league so far. 

United have won 26 times while City emerged victorious 20 times. 10 matches have ended in a draw.

Football fans in India can watch the Manchester derby LIVE on the JioHotstar app and website. The match will also be televised on Star Sports Network Channels in India.

Match: Manchester City vs Manchester United

Date: 14 September 2025

Time: 9 pm IST

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Back-to-back draws for Fulham and United still look for their first win of the campaign. 

⌛Full time | Fulham 1-1 Manchester United

Back-to-back draws for Fulham and United still look for their first win of the campaign.

Smith Rowe's equaliser helped Fulham get a point against United at home. Burno missed a penalty at half-time.#FULMUN #ManUtd #Fulham pic.twitter.com/zChjMKt3CD

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 24, 2025

Leno punches away an attempt and it is a vital corner for United.

From the corner, Andersen had the whole goal to aim at. But, he could not make the correct connection. 

Smith Rowe's attempt from the edge of the box is deflected away for a corner by De Ligt.

5 minutes have been added.

Harry Maguire is the only defender in the world who comes as a sub late in the game to score!

United!#FULMUN

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) August 24, 2025

This is what he does. Maguire leapt in the air and got the connection from the corner. But, it missed the target just by inches. 

Yoro and Shaw are replaced by Maguire and Heaven. 

Yoro blocks an attempt from Jimenez again. The combination of Jimenez and Smith Rowe has been working very well for Fulham.

With Jimenez, Smith Rowe and Tete in action, Fulham are roaming in and around the United box for last few minutes. 

◎ 70:30' Replaces Josh King
◉ 72:06' Scores the equaliser

What an impact from Emile Smith Rowe! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/rWeHg7mpBM

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) August 24, 2025

Smith Rowe⚽️
pic.twitter.com/5nNruLeCkd

— Pitch Wire (@wire_pitch) August 24, 2025

The substitute Smith Rowe does the job with his first touch of the match. 

Iwobi with the cross and Jimenez could not get a touch to it but Smith Rowe was able to get a toe to it. 

Curial goal for Fulham.

Fulham 1-1 Manchester United.

Jimenez and Smith Rowe replaced Munoz and King.

Just before the substitution, from the corner, Iwobi had the chance with a volley. However, his attempt went over the goal.

Ugarte replaces Mount. 

Fulham have the record for making comebacks in the Premier League. They have looked well after conceding the goal. 

This time, Josh King's cross was deflected away for a corner by Bruno. 

Man Utd take the lead! 📈

It comes from a corner as Leny Yoro's header then takes a touch off Rodrigo Muniz pic.twitter.com/2V0PAQwYpV

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 24, 2025

Wilson and Robinson are in for Castagne and Sessegnon.

Leni Yoro scores for Manchester United from the corner. 

Oh this is an own goal from Muniz. Yoro's header was deflected into their own goal by Muiz. 

Fulham 0-1 Manchester United. 

29 - Since the start of last season, Genoa (30) are the only team in Europe's big five leagues who have failed to score a first-half goal in more games than Manchester United (29). Empty-handed. pic.twitter.com/R1d1mqvtyc

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 24, 2025

Great recovery challenge from Leni Yoro as he wins the ball back from Josh King. King was nearly one-on-one if he was able to get another chance. 

Casemiro and Amad are out. Dalot and Sesko are in. 

Good start from Fulham. De Ligt has made a block a few minutes ago and Luke Shaw now blocks a cross from the right. 

Altay Bayindir was the only Manchester United player to create a big chance in the first half vs. Fulham.

He's the first GK to create a big chance in the Premier League this season. 🧤 pic.twitter.com/Z1NZxHbeLO

— Squawka (@Squawka) August 24, 2025

No changes from either team.

Both teams had their chances. United had the best chance with Cunha hitting the post and Bruno Fernandes missing the penalty. 

Changes in the second half? Let's see. We will see you after the break.

Most penalties missed in the Premier League since Bruno Fernandes made his debut in the competition:

◎ 5 - Mohamed Salah
◎ 5 - Aleksandar Mitrovic
◉ 5 - Bruno Fernandes

He won't want to see that one again. 🤦‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/PyjyoNvnea

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) August 24, 2025

Another huge chance for Fulham from a corner. However, after a mixup, De Ligt was there in the middle to block an on-target shot from the middle.

2 minutes added as injury time.

Bruno Fernandes misses his first penalty in the Premier League since Dec. 6, 2023 😳 pic.twitter.com/qY3tntXpSx

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 24, 2025

Muniz at the far post had the whole goal to aim at with his header from the corner. However, he missed the target.

After making a good run on the left and attempting a cross close to the byline, Iwobi crashed into the electronic board. 

Yellow card to Casemiro for a dive. 

Ohh, we have not seen this before. Bruno balloons that ball, and it is a huge miss from the Manchester United captain. 

The referee has decided to give a penalty. The fans and Fulham boss do not like it. But it looked like a penalty. 

Bassey had held and swung Mount around inside the box during the corner a minute ago.

A VAR check is going to check.

Mount with a clever pass inside his legs found Bruno Fernandes. However, Bruno's cross was blocked by Bassey. 

Mount from the middle looks for Mbeumo but could not do it perfectly as he lost the ball and posession. 

Important block from Yoro as Fulham was looking to attack the box via a cross from the left.

This is the third time United have looked to go for a direct pass inside the box from the middle.

This time, Casemiro looks for Amad on the right. However, it was a bit long. 

25/26 at the Cottage begins. 😍 pic.twitter.com/sSTJLPkHWQ

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 24, 2025

Enticing early exchanges in the capital ♨️ pic.twitter.com/940leirpZi

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 24, 2025

This is their third corner in last three minutes. Good spell for the home side. 

From the corner, Iwobi smashed a volley, which was on target. 

Save from Bayındır to deny him.

Brilliant save from Leno. Long ball from Bayındır and Cunha, after a great recieve, went for a volley. Leno was up to the task, though.

Bayındır makes a good save as Josh King had the chance to flick the ball over the goalkeeper. 

Bruno Fernandes' shot from outside the box bounced in front of Leno. The goalkeeper was able to push the ball away. 

Good sliding tackle from Sessegnon on Amad. It goes for a goal kick.

Calvin Bassey is down after a tussle with Mbeumo. He had to leave the field and come back again as it was a head injury.

Dorgu made a great run on the left and then smashed the ball on the side net. However, he was offside.

Here we GO!

Kingy. 👑 pic.twitter.com/X8n0nETJjG

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 24, 2025

The Reds are out for the warm-ups 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/QDXsByZEqH

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 24, 2025

Starting XI: A. Bayındır, L. Yoro, M. de Ligt, L. Shaw, A. Diallo, Casemiro, B. Fernandes, P. Dorgu, B. Mbeumo, M. Mount, M. Cunha

Subs: André Onana, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Tyler Fredricson, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Benjamin Šeško, Joshua Zirkzee

Starting XI: B. Leno, K. Tete, J. Andersen, C. Bassey, T. Castagne, S. Lukić, S. Berge, R. Sessegnon, J. King, A. Iwobi, R. Muniz

Subs: Benjamin Lecomte, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson, Harrison Reed, Tom Cairney, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, Adama Traoré, Raúl Jiménez

On site at Craven Cottage 📍 pic.twitter.com/386Mj8wrT6

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 24, 2025

On home soil for the first time in 2025/26. 🏠 pic.twitter.com/llFFOqezqh

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 24, 2025

Football fans from India can watch the Fulham vs. Manchester United Premier League 2025/26 match on JioHotstar. Moreover, the match will be televised on Star Sports Television Channels in India.

It was a good game overall. Arsenal, just like last season, was great defensively. United looked good as well, but they could not find the net. 

A mistake from Bayindir helped Arsenal get the goal, and that was the game for them. 

Thank you for watching. We will see you next time. Good night. 

Last season's runners-up Arsenal start with a win as United's tough time continued. 

It was Calafiori's goal from the corner that was enough for them to seal the win. 

United did well, especially Cunha and Mbeumo. Dorgu came close to scoring when he hit the post in the first half.

⏱️ Full-time | Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal

Arsenal start their campaign with an away win at Old Trafford against Manchester United.

Riccardo Calafiori's header was good enough for them to seal the win. #MUNARS #ManchesterUnited #Arsenal #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/samnjA0ujT

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 17, 2025

Maybe the final chance for United as from the corner, Mbeumo's header went straight to Raya. 

United appeal for another penalty as Maguire fell down inside the box. No penalty givem 

Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly as he fouled Mbeumo.

Saka went for a powerful shot from close range. But De Ligt was there to block it. 

6 minutes added to the final time. 

United appeals for a penalty as Saliba brought down Ugarte inside the box. 

Yorro to Sesko, and Sesko's back heel had given Ugarte to go for the goal. However, he was not on target. 

Yellow card for Gabriel for dissent and time wasting.

Yellow card for Dorgu for a foul on Timber. 

In: Merino

Out: Rice

Declan Rice with a free-kick from the edge of the box hits the side net after a deflection. He will not take the corner though as he has been subbed off. 

In: Maguire

Out: Luke Shaw

Good feet from Amad, but his shot did not have enough power to beat Raya. 

What a save from Raya!

Lovely from Cunha, who made a good run and played it out wide to Dorgu on the left. Dorgu's cross found Mbeumo inside the box, who jumped in the air to head the ball.

The ball dropped in front of Raya and was going into the goal.

However, Raya dived full streched to his left to make the save. 

In: Timber, Lewis-Skelly

Out: Calafiori, White

Ben White is down, injured and getting medical attention. Cunha believes he is wasting time. 

Brilliant ball from Cunha, and he found Mbeumo with a perfect pass. Mbeumo just could not get his shot away and was blocked by Gabriel. 

Seconds later, his acrobatic attempt missed the target. 

Double change from Amorim as Benjamin Sesko, who enters the fray alongside Manuel Ugarte, as Mason Mount and Casemiro make way.

In: Madueke, Havertz

Out: Martinelli, Gyokeres

Rice, who has been a bit quiet today, takes a chance with a long-range shot. But, he missed the target. 

Unlike his counterpart, Raya was able to punch away the incoming delivery from Bruno Fernandes from a free-kick near the left corner. 

In: Diallo

Out: Dalot

The head coach of the England men's football team is here to watch the proceedings. 

After a long pass, Gyokeres on the left had the chance to make a cutback and go for the goal. However, he could not control the ball and lost it against De Ligt. 

Luke Shaw found Mount with a cutback, and Mount's left-footed volley, which was on target, was blocked by Gabriel. 

No changes from either team.

Arsenal head into the tunnel with a 1-0 lead. It was an extremely open first half. 

Calafiori scored from a corner. Dorgu hit the post. Cunha and Mbeumo looked good so far for United. 

Lots of action to come in the second half. 

Stay tuned. 

1 minute has been added to the first 45 minutes. 

On his Premier League debut, the big signing of the season has not shone so far for Arsenal. He has lacked control and accuracy. 

Weak cross from Dorgu from the left. The cross was defended well by White. 

First yellow card of the day. Calafiori gets the yellow card for holding down Mbeumo.

Cunha has been a threat to Arsenal in the last few minutes. He has been sharp, quick and making moves.

His attempted cross from the left, close range, was deflected away by Raya. No United player was there to take the advantage though. 

Great run from Cunha as United looked to attack with a counterattack. But Cunha could not finish well as he shot directly at Raya, timidly. 

Martinelli went for a bicycle kick inside the box but could not connect the shot. 

Great start from the youngster. On the left, he made a good run, made a cut to his right and then went for a powerful shot. He hit the far post, missing the goal by an inch. 

Martinelli's weak right footed shot from close range was grabbed easily by Bayindir.

Casemiro won the ball back in their half and then sent a good long ball for Mbeumo. Mbeumo's shot was deflected for a corner by Gabriel. 

David Raya made a huge mistake in the goal, and as Cunha went for the goal, Raya pushed him to win the ball back.

However, the referee did not feel it was good enough for a penalty. 

3 - Three of Arsenal's last four Premier League goals against Manchester United have been scored from corners, with three different defenders netting those (Timber, Saliba & Calafiori). Strategic. pic.twitter.com/NjduD0wj9t

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 17, 2025

Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre ❤️ pic.twitter.com/JijuPI99On

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2025

A long ball from the middle was falling dangerously for Bruno Fernandes. Zubimendi came running in for the ball and fouled Bruno. 

Free kick from the edge of the box for United. 

Arsenal scores from the corner. 

Calafiori headed the ball inside the goal as Bayindir could not save the corner from Declan Rice cleanly, and Calafiori just headed the ball for the first goal. 

Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal.

Odegaard was looking to send a cross from close range on the left. However, his attempt has been blocked by De Ligt, and it goes for a corner. 

𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋 ❤️💛

East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan by 2-1 in the Kolkata derby to reach the semi-finals of the Durand Cup 2025.

Dimitrios Diamantakos scored a brace for the Ultras! #JoyEastBengal #KolkataDerby #DurandCup2025 pic.twitter.com/DC6tiwrF28

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 17, 2025

Mason Mount with a through ball for Mbeumo to make a run inside the box. However, he could not go past Raya. 

Easy grab for Raya. 

Manchester United's new No. 19 has started well as he looked to apply pressure on Zubimendi first and then Raya. 

Kick-off in Manchester. 

Starting XI: Bayindir, Dalot, de Ligt, Yoro, Shaw, Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo, Mount. 
Subs: Heaton, Maguire, Heaven, Mainoo, Fredricson, Ugarte, Amad, Zirkzee, Sesko. 

Starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres. 
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz.

🤍❤️ pic.twitter.com/tCTioEesQC

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2025

Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/omTPWZQxqg

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2025

Manchester United: Bayındır, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo, Šeško, Cunha.

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Ødegaard, Martinelli, Gyökeres

Shoulder to shoulder. Raise the bar. Go again. pic.twitter.com/PpHVdRLLM4

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2025

🗣️ "I want to hear this song for many, many years."

Not long now until we hear Country Roads ringing around Old Trafford 🔊⏳

🤳 @Snapdragon x #ShotOnSnapdragon pic.twitter.com/A4UZvz2wvp

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2025

This will be the 243rd meeting between the two clubs, with Manchester United leading with 99 wins compared to Arsenal’s 89 victories. Recent Premier League clashes have favoured Arsenal, who won 3 of the last 5 matches, including a 2-0 victory in December 2024. 

Football fans from India can watch the Manchester United vs Arsenal match LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports TV Channels in India. 

Match: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Tournament: Premier League 2025/26

Date: 17 August 2025

Time: 9 pm IST

Venue: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester

It was the perfect start the Premier League could have had. 

Tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre. Goals from Ekitike and Gakpo. Then a great comeback from Bournemouth with Antoine Semenyo scoring a brace. 

But it was the Champions who kept on bringing quality on the pitch with Federico Chiesa scoring a winner in the 88th minute and then Salah finishing off in style.

We are off now. 

See you in other games. Thank you for watching. Good night. 

WHAT A START TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE! 🔥

Liverpool start their title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.

Ekitike, Gakpo, Chiesa, and Salah scored for Liverpool, while Antoine Semenyo scored a brace for the visitors.#PremierLeague #LiverpoolFC #afcbournemouth #DiogoJota pic.twitter.com/x9Mm8ctRPg

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 15, 2025

Of course, he had to score. 

Last season's Golden Boot winner scored for the 10th time in the opening league match for Liverpool, more than anyone. 

Wonderful skill from the Egyptian king as he made a quick cut back on the right and went for a shot with his right foot.

Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth

FEDERICO CHIESA OFF THE BENCH TO RETAKE THE LEAD FOR LIVERPOOL 🔥

UNREAL SCENES AT ANFIELD 🍿 pic.twitter.com/dGOqsCpjMj

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 15, 2025

Six minutes have been added to the full time.

The Champions are BAAAAACCCKK and how!

Chiesa scores his first-ever goal for Liverpool, and what a time to do that. 

Salah's attempt was saved by Petrović, but it popped up in the air. 

Winterburn's headed clear fell at the right place for Chiesa to go for a powerful volley. 

Liverpool 3-2 Bournemouth

It's easy to see why Antoine Semenyo had interest from the likes of Liverpool, Man United and Spurs this summer 😮‍💨

The Bournemouth forward is the first visiting player to score a brace at Anfield in the Premier League since September 2022 👏 pic.twitter.com/SuvbvRSj61

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 15, 2025

Racially abused in the first half and he's now scored two goals in the second half to shut that racist up.

Antoine Semenyo, you are my hero. 💥 pic.twitter.com/RHGb5p6o4U

— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) August 15, 2025

Out: Brooks

In: Winterburn

In: Federico Chiesa

Out: Florian Wirtz

Yellow card for Evanilson for a foul on Szoboszlai

Szoboszlai goes for the goal with a left-footed shot. However, as he was falling down, he could not connect with the ball that well and missed the target. 

OHHHH MYYYY WORRRRLLLDDD!

What a goal by Semenyo.

In a counterattack, Semenyo made the long run, took the ball deep and with Liverpool defenders crowding him at the edge of the box, he went for a powerful shot.

It is all equal now.

Liverpool 2-2 Bournemouth

In: Hamed Traore

Out: Alex Scott

In: Jones and Gomez

Out: Mac Alisster and Ekitike

The visitors are now looking dangerous. 

Brooks had the chance to go for the goal after some tussling. But, it was blocked by the Liverpool captain. 

Cody Gakpo's powerful shot from the left of the box goes straight to Petrović. 

The Brazilian's long ball fell perfectly for Salah to nearly go one-on-one against the goalkeeper. However, he could not finish the job after a poor second touch. 

Bournemouth are back in it.

Semenyo scores the goal for them. 

They find the net in a counterattack. Brooks with an inch-perfect cross from the left, and Semenyo was able to go past Robertson to side-foot the ball for a goal. 

Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth

Dominic Szoboszlai's cross pass found Writz in a good position to go for a side-footed shot. 

Writz went for accuracy rather than power. However, he missed the goal by inches. 

In: Wataru Endo And Andy Robertson

Out: Jeremie Frimpong And Milos Kerkez

Brooks went for a cross from the touchline, close to the box. Alisson was able to get a punch to that. 

Semenyo then went for a shot, but went for a goalkick. 

Cody Gakpo with the precision finish, 2-0 Liverpool! 🎯

A strong start to their title defence 💪 pic.twitter.com/2PeIlA0t4O

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 15, 2025

Mac Allister, with a powerful shot from the edge of the box, nearly scored. However, Petrović was cautious enough to deflect the away for a corner kick. 

Cody Gakpo doubles the lead for the defending champions. 

Poor defending here from the visitors. Hugo Ekitike made a quick turn at the edge of the box on the left and found Cody. 

The Dutch striker was then allowed to make an entry deep inside the box and go for a shot with his right-footed from 16-yards. 

Liverpool 2-0 Bournemouth

The second half starts. No changes from either side. 

In a counterattack, Liverpool and Salah had the chance to extend the lead before the half-time whistle. However, Truffert came running in and made the tackle to win the ball back. 

HUGO EKITIKE SCORES HIS FIRST PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL FOR LIVERPOOL ⚡

He held up the No. 20 for Diogo Jota ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AQuapXJMNn

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 15, 2025

3 additional minutes added to the first half. 

Yellow card for Kerkez for a foul on Smith.

Konate with an important block as Tavernier went for the goal from the edge of the box on left. 

From a long cross into the box, Ekitike had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. However, he headed the ball over the goal. 

Hugo Ekitike scores on his Premier League debut for Liverpool.

Mac Allister with the pass to him, and he kept on going inside the box. His attempted nutmeg to Senesi fell in the right place for him to go for an easy finish. 

He shows the 20 mark to dedicate the goal to Jota. 

Liverpool 1-0 AFC Bournemouth 

 Tavernier found a juicy ball inside the box following a cut-back from the right. He hit the ball straight to Alisson. He should be disappointed with that. 

Mac Allister made a good run into the box. However, the Argentine's side-footed pass for Firmpong could not find the winger as he ran ahead of the ball. 

Finally, the corner was take,n and it was Virgil van Dijk, who jumped in the air to get a head to it. However, it went straight to Petrovic. 

We have a break at the moment, with the referee having a word with the match officials and players. 

Ekitike had the chance to riddle the ball into the goal from an airy ball outside the box by Writz. But Diakite was there to deflect it for a corner to Liverpool FC.

Although Liverpool are enjoying more possession, the visitors have won the physical battle so far, with more bodies, winning tackles and one-on-one situations.

Semenyo, this time, manhandled Writz to win the ball back for Bournemouth. 

In the 20th minute of the match, fans show Diogo Jota's jersey and clap his name to give him a resounding tribute. 

After the first mistake, Konate now fails to clear the ball away and hands it to opponents. However, Evanilson, who has handed the ball over by Konate, was found offside.

Yellow card for David Brooks.

An impeccably observed period of silence for Diogo and Andre ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0wxIkod0XH

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 15, 2025

Salah was looking for Writz with a threading pass inside the box. However, Smith guessed the movement right and deflected the ball for a corner. 

A poor backpass from Ibrahima Konate allows Bournemouth to have a corner kick. The defender apologises for the mistake

Truffert's cross from the left found Semenyo inside the box. However, the striker could not control the finish and missed the target with a sliding effort. 

Van Dijk missed the target with a header. Back-to-back chances for Liverpool. Write with the delivery. 

Petrovic makes the first save of the season as Salah was on target with a left-footed attempt from the edge of the box. 

Here we go. The 2025/26 season starts!

Another debutant 🙌

Go well, Adrien 🍒 pic.twitter.com/b3iNGxRdUp

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) August 15, 2025

🔋⚡️ pic.twitter.com/CGIwi7Af5a

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 15, 2025

Starting XI: Petrović, Smith, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Brooks, Tavernier, Semenyo, de Lima Barbosa,

Subs: Araujo, Soler, Kroupi, Hill, Traoré, Billing, Dennis, Winterburn, Rees-Dottin.

Starting XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo, Ekitike, Frimpong.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Nyoni, Ngumoha.

Four Reds make their first @premierleague starts for us this evening 🤩

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 15, 2025

A first-ever @premierleague start for Diakité 🇫🇷👊 pic.twitter.com/xXfzNd8dsE

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) August 15, 2025

Checking in for the first time this season 👋 pic.twitter.com/fPyI1YXg4e

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 15, 2025

Skipper in the building 👊🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/5ALtFNF30s

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 15, 2025

Liverpool are comfortably in front in the head-to-head history between these two sides, having won 19 of the 24 competitive fixtures they’ve played against Bournemouth.

That includes 12 of their last 13 meetings, aside from a 1-0 away loss in March 2023. The last draw in this fixture, meanwhile, came back in 2017, in a match that finished 2-2 at Anfield.

The Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 match will be telecast on the Star Sports network and streamed on the JioHotstar platform.

In the UK, Sky Sports will telecast the fixture.

Match: Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Premier League 2025-26

Date: 15 August 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Anfield Stadium, England.