Liverpool launched the defense of their Premier League title with a dramatic 4-2 win against Bournemouth on a night when Anfield paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota . Goals from Federico Chiesa (88th minute) and Mohamed Salah (94th) sealed victory after Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo struck twice in the second half to cancel out goals from Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo .

With the champions playing their first competitive fixture at Anfield since the tragic death of Jota last month, supporters sang Jota's name and unfurled banners dedicated to the Portugal forward. A minute's silence was also observed in memory of Jota and his brother André Silva , who was also killed in the car crash in early July. At the end of the game, Salah appeared tearful as he applauded the

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