Liverpool: Liverpool's full squad is set to face Bournemouth in the opening match of the Premier League season. Arne Slot is preparing to introduce new players Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike in the home match against Bournemouth tonight at Anfield.
According to Thai News Agency, the English Premier League will commence the 2025-2026 season tonight, with Liverpool, the defending champions, taking on Bournemouth at 2:00 AM. Historical data reveals that Liverpool has emerged victorious in the last five encounters with Bournemouth.
Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, will not have Ryan Gravenberch available due to a suspension from a red card received in the final match of last season against Crystal Palace. Additionally, the fitness of Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley is in question, potentially paving the way for Jeremy Frimpong to start. However, new signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, along with attackers Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah, are fit and ready for the match.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, faces several injury concerns. Enes Unal and Lewis Cook are both recovering from knee injuries, but forwards Antoine Semenyo and Marcus Tavernier are ready to play pivotal roles for the team.
In other matches scheduled for the season opener, Aston Villa will play against Newcastle at 6:30 PM, Brighton will face Fulham at 9:00 PM, Sunderland will meet West Ham at 9:00 PM, Spurs will go against Burnley at 9:00 PM, and Wolverhampton will face Man City at 11:30 PM on Saturday, August 16th. On Sunday, August 17th, Chelsea will compete against Crystal Palace at 8:00 PM, Nottingham Forest will take on Brentford at 8:00 PM, Manchester United will face Arsenal at 10:30 PM, and Leeds United will play against Everton at 2:00 AM.