Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.

This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.

Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.

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Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Ignoring options to both his left and right, Salah surges through the centre towards Bournemouth's box and then drags a low shot wide of the right-hand post.

19 August 2023 16:45

Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Substitution Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón Hamed Junior Traorè

19 August 2023 16:43

Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

A good chance is spurned by Solanke, who powers in from the left before slashing his 18-yard shot well wide of the right-hand post.

19 August 2023 16:42

Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Continuing to run down the clock, Liverpool are keeping the ball inside their own half; much to Bournemouth's frustration.

19 August 2023 16:41

Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Liverpool are making a clear effort to retain possession and kill off any hopes of a late Bournemouth comeback. Despite going down to 10 men in this second half, they've continued to pose a real threat on the break.

19 August 2023 16:37

Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Substitution Joseph Matthew Rothwell Lloyd Casius Kelly

19 August 2023 16:36

Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Substitution Antoine Serlom Semenyo David Robert Brooks

19 August 2023 16:36

Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Substitution Diogo José Teixeira da Silva Harvey Daniel James Elliott

19 August 2023 16:35

Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

Substitution Trent John Alexander-Arnold Joseph Dave Gomez

19 August 2023 16:35

Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth

From a long ball forward, Solanke takes the ball down expertly with his chest, but just as he is about to shoot the referee blows his whistle for a minor push on Konate just outside the area.

19 August 2023 16:35