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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.

Slot reserved special praise for Federico Chiesa, whose contribution off the bench proved decisive. His goal in the 88th minute sent the Kop into raptures and capped a turbulent period for the Italian, who had struggled with fitness last season and missed the club’s pre-season tour of Asia.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side’s superior fitness proved decisive as the Reds began their Premier League campaign with a thrilling 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday night. The Dutchman watched his team surge into a two-goal lead through debutant Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo.

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.

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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield was briefly stopped on Friday after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator. In the 28th minute with the score at 0-0, referee Anthony Taylor was seen talking to Semenyo, who is Black, at a Liverpool corner.