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The Match
Match Report
Premier League champions Liverpool survive a monumental scare to kick off their title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth, in a game that is overshadowed by an incident of alleged racism.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury and suspension news ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Friday night.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Friday's Premier League opener against Bournemouth.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Friday.
Build-up
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Liverpool vs. Bournemouth: Who should Arne Slot replace Ryan Gravenberch with in the Premier League opener at Anfield?
Liverpool will be without Ryan Gravenberch against Bournemouth in their opening Premier League game, and Arne Slot will have to find solutions.Aug 14, 19:17
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Florian Wirtz: Liverpool boss Arne Slot hails “better than expected” record signing ahead of Bournemouth Premier League opener
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot heaps praise on club-record signing Florian Wirtz ahead of Friday’s Premier League opening fixture at home to Bournemouth.Aug 14, 12:27
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Liverpool vs. Bournemouth: Mohamed Salah's record against the Cherries before Premier League clash
Ahead of Friday's Premier League match between Bournemouth and Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at Mohamed Salah's record against the Cherries.Aug 13, 09:02
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Liverpool lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League opener amid Ryan Gravenberch suspension blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Friday's Premier League opener against Bournemouth.Aug 13, 08:28
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Bournemouth lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League opener as Andoni Iraola faces triple injury concern
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Friday's Premier League opener against Liverpool.Aug 13, 08:28
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Liverpool vs. Bournemouth: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Liverpool and Bournemouth's Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday.Aug 12, 22:22
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Liverpool injury, suspension list and return dates for Bournemouth clash: Ryan Gravenberch red card as defenders ruled out
Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Friday.Aug 12, 21:49
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