Premier League 2025/26 Season Kicks Off with Thrilling Openers
Sports Updated: 16 August 2025 21:54 EAT
Manchester city's goalkeeper James Trafford
The Premier League returned in style as Liverpool edged past Bournemouth 4-2 in a six-goal thriller at Anfield to set the tone for the new season.
Promoted Sunderland stunned West Ham with a commanding 3-0 victory, while Tottenham also made a strong start, brushing aside Burnley by the same scoreline in North London. Brighton and Fulham played out a balanced 1-1 draw.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa and Newcastle settled for a goalless stalemate, and champions Manchester City laid down an early marker with a ruthless 4-0 demolition of Wolves away from home.
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