Federico proves he’s here to win on emotional opening night

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans from Anfield to react to an emotional night at Anfield to kick-off the new Premier League season.

The Reds title defence got underway with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth with Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah all on the scoresheet.

The panel share their thoughts on the tributes that were paid to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Plus there's reaction to Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo being subjected to alleged racist abuse with Merseyside Police having launched an investigation.

There’s also the latest transfer news following confirmation Giovanni Leoni has signed from Parma while Ben Doak could be set for a move to Bournemouth.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Andy Jones

Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson

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