Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah and fellow forward Federico Chiesa struck late goals as the Premier League champions began the defence of their title by beating Bournemouth 4-2 in a thriller on the opening night of the season at Anfield on Friday.

The match was infused with emotion from the start, as fans from both teams honored Diogo Jota, the late Liverpool player who passed away in July after a car crash. The Reds eventually rode the crowd support to a first-half lead,