Antoine Semenyo marked the opening weekend of the Premier League with a standout display, scoring twice for Bournemouth despite their 4-2 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
The Ghanaian forward, who enjoyed an impressive 2024-25 campaign, carried his form into the new season by striking twice against one of the league’s strongest sides.
Although his team left empty-handed, Semenyo’s brace provided Bournemouth with a silver lining and underlined his growing influence in the squad.
Liverpool seized control early in the second half, extending their advantage to 2-0 within 49 minutes. But Semenyo responded with determination, halving the deficit in the 64th minute with a well-taken finish.
His confidence only grew, and twelve minutes later, in the 76th, he struck again to level the contest, briefly silencing the Anfield crowd.
For a moment, Bournemouth looked capable of pulling off an upset, yet their resistance faltered as Liverpool’s attacking power proved too much.
Two late goals restored the hosts’ lead, condemning the visitors to an opening-day defeat.
Despite the loss, Semenyo’s performance was a highlight for Andoni Iraola’s side. The Ghana international showcased his sharp instincts in front of goal, troubling Liverpool’s defence and beating goalkeeper Alisson on two occasions — no small feat at Anfield.
The brace not only drew Bournemouth level in the game but also placed Semenyo among the early frontrunners in the Premier League’s scoring charts.
He now shares the top spot with Hugo Ekitike, who also struck twice in his team’s fixture.
Semenyo’s double leaves him just nine goals shy of matching his total from last season, setting the stage for what could be a defining campaign in his career.
For Bournemouth, the defeat was a setback, but the striker’s form offers encouragement as they look ahead to the coming fixtures.
At Anfield, the result may not have favoured the Cherries, but Semenyo ensured his name was among the talking points of the weekend.
His ability to convert chances against elite opposition signals that Bournemouth may have a reliable goal-scorer to count on once again this season.
