The 2025-26 Premier League season roared into life on Saturday, 16 August 2025, delivering unforgettable fireworks across key matches.
At Anfield, Liverpool edged Bournemouth in a rollercoaster 4-2 win. The Reds celebrated tributes to the late Diogo Jota, while new signing Hugo Ekitike made an instant impact—scoring on his debut and providing an assist for Cody Gakpo. The match was overshadowed momentarily by a racial abuse incident involving Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, but he responded admirably by scoring twice.
Tottenham Hotspur made a statement under new manager Thomas Frank with a confident 3-0 victory over Burnley. Richarlison stole the show with a dazzling double, and Brennan Johnson added the third—launching Spurs strong off the mark.
At Molineux, Manchester City dismantled Wolves 4-0, with Erling Haaland netting a brace and debutant Tijjani Reijnders shining by scoring and orchestrating play.
Across the board, Saturday 16 August 2025 delivered goals, comebacks, and fresh narratives—the headlines justifying the hype surrounding the league's opening day.
