London, Aug. 15 -- The new Premier League season kicks off today with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth in an opening round that offers several intriguing matchups.
The defending champions enter the campaign after heavy summer spending and with more arrivals expected, but still have a couple of concerns.
Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz strengthen the attack, while Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez add pace at the back.
However, after Crystal Palace exposed a defensive gap in last weekend's Community Shield, another central defender may still be needed.
Bournemouth begins the season with its backline depleted by the loss of Kerkez and Dean Huijsen. Although coach Andoni Iraola has funds to spend, that may be little comfort at Anfield.
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