The 2025-26 Premier League season begins Friday with defending champion Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield. Here’s what to know heading into the new campaign in the world’s most popular soccer league: Liverpool will attempt to retain the top-flight title for the first time since the mid-1980s to the backdrop of a tragedy.

Hugo Ekitiké scored and provided an assist in his Premier League debut for Liverpool, in the 4-2 win over Bournemouth, on Friday (15). He is only the second player from the club to do so — the