Thrilling Premier League Opener Amid Tributes and Controversies

The Premier League opening round saw Newcastle held to a 0-0 draw, while Tottenham cruised past Burnley 3-0. Tributes were paid to late players Diogo Jota and Andre Silva. Liverpool's match against Bournemouth was overshadowed by allegations of racial abuse against forward Antoine Semenyo.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 16-08-2025 22:06 IST | Created: 16-08-2025 22:06 IST
Thrilling Premier League Opener Amid Tributes and Controversies
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The Premier League kicked off with an intense opening day, marked by Newcastle's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa. Despite efforts from Anthony Elanga, Newcastle couldn't break through.

Tottenham displayed attacking prowess, defeating Burnley 3-0 with Richarlison's standout performance. Meanwhile, Liverpool overcame Bournemouth 4-2 amidst unfortunate racial abuse incidents.

In addition, touching tributes were paid to former players Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, enhancing an emotional weekend of football action.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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