Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Predicted Lineups for 2025-26 Premier League Season Opener

August 15, 2025 05:45 PM
The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks

The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off on Friday with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield. After weeks of preseason preparations, both teams are ready to set the tone as one of Europe’s top football competitions begins its latest chapter.

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Liverpool enter the campaign as reigning champions, having won only their second Premier League title in club history last season. Under manager Arne Slot, now in his second year, the Reds have strengthened significantly, spending over $300 million this summer to bring in star signings including Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Jeremie Frimpong.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, face a tough challenge after finishing ninth under Andoni Iraola last term. The Cherries have seen key departures during the transfer window, with Ilya Zabarnyi joining Paris Saint-Germain for €66 million, Dean Huijsen moving to Real Madrid for €62.5 million, and Milos Kerkez heading to Liverpool for €47 million.

Premier League to pay tribute to Diogo Jota in opening fixtures
The football world remains in mourning following the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Jota, who made his mark with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool, will be honored across all Matchday 1 games. Before kick-off, there will be a minute’s silence, players will wear black armbands, and stadium screens will display tributes—mirroring the scenes from the recent Community Shield final between Liverpool and Crystal Palace.

Predicted lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker; Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil Van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Hugo Ekitike.
Manager: Arne Slot.

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Dorde Petrovic; Julian Araujo, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert; Alex Scott, Tyler Adams; David Brooks, Marcus Tavernier, Antoine Semenyo; Evanilson.
Manager: Andoni Iraola.