Liverpool boss Arne Slot was run through a gauntlet of emotions on Friday, as the Reds began their Premier League title defense with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.

Antoine Semenyo, who was subjected to racist abuse during and after the game, dragged Bournemouth back into the game, pulling one back before equalising. But Chiesa, who replaced Florian Wirtz, put the Reds back in front two minutes from time with an important strike as fans spotted what he did during his celebration.

The £29.5million signing is expected to start at right-back in Sunday's Community Shield, with Conor Bradley a major fitness doubt.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has backed Chelsea to compete for the Premier League title this season, insisting he felt the Blues were good enough to challenge last year as well.

Arne Slot's Liverpool players began their Premier League title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, with Hugo Ekitike on target for the Reds

Slot has the opportunity to join an exclusive list of back-to-back title-winners - but the Dutchman knows it’s a tricky undertaking

Arne Slot says that racism has no place in football after Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator at Anfield on Friday night. The Premier League opener between Liverpool and

Jamie Carragher says Liverpool "won't win the league" if Arne Slot doesn't "solve" a problem that Bournemouth exposed on Friday night.