Premier League 2025-2026 kicks off: Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Premier League - Ảnh 1. — Liverpool are expected to easily beat Bournemouth on the opening day of the new season - Photo: REUTERS

After a summer filled with blockbuster transfers, Premier League fans are eagerly awaiting a title race between giants like Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea.

Liverpool entered the season as defending champions. Under manager Arne Slot, the Reds had a busy transfer window, spending nearly £300 million to bring in quality players such as Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.

Their goal is not only to successfully defend the Premier League title, but also to compete fairly in the Champions League.

Meanwhile, Arsenal, after three consecutive runners-up seasons, have also made significant additions in the hope of ending their 22-year title drought. The Gunners have brought in defensive midfielder Martín Zubimendi and striker Viktor Gyokeres to strengthen their squad.

The biggest question for them remains whether their attack can create enough quality chances to challenge for the title.

Man City, who finished third last season, have also undergone changes with the departures of key players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker. However, with the return of Erling Haaland and new additions, they are still a serious contender.

Chelsea were one of the busiest clubs in the summer transfer market in 2025, bringing in eight new signings. Notable new faces included strikers Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and young talents Jamie Gittens, Dario Essugo, and Brazilian wonderkid Estevao.

"The Blues" promise to have a strong comeback season after being launched from winning the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

According to experts, the battle at the bottom of the table will be fierce. Newly promoted teams such as Burnley, Sunderland, and Leeds United are considered the leading candidates for relegation. Burnley is the name most mentioned for a return to the first division.

Liverpool 'won big' on opening day?

Defending champions Liverpool are likely to field their strongest squad in search of a big win on the opening day of the new season. They are rated as completely superior to Bournemouth, having won all 5 recent confrontations.

Bournemouth have had a turbulent summer, losing four key defenders, including defender Milos Kerkez, who moved to Liverpool. The history of the confrontation at Anfield is also completely in favor of the home team.

Bookmakers give Liverpool a handicap of 1.5 goals for the whole match (first half is 0.75 goals).

Meanwhile, the over/under for the whole match is 3.25 goals (first half is 1.5). Experts say that the match is likely to have many goals because the defense of both teams is not yet solid enough. Mohamed Salah - the top scorer last season, is expected to continue to be the leader of Liverpool's attack.

Expected lineup:

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

Bournemouth: Petrovic; Araujo, Senesi, Hill, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Tavernier, Ouattara; Evanilson.

Prediction: Liverpool win 3-1.

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THANH DINH

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