The 2025-26 Premier League season started with a six-goal thriller between Liverpool and Bournemouth on Friday, but was quickly overshadowed

The opening match of the new season was paused in the first-half after Semenyo reported an alleged incident of racist abuse.

A man has been arrested after Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused during the opening match of the Premier League season at Anfield. Friday's game with current champions Liverpool was briefly halted in the 29th minute after Semenyo flagged it up to the referee.