Liverpool vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League score and goal updates from Anfield today
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Liverpool take on Bournemouth hoping to build some momentum in the Premier League following a shock defeat to Nottingham Forest in their previous league game.
During the week Arne Slot took charge of this first European match as Liverpool manager and defeated AC Milan at the San Siro in a confidence-building comeback victory. The Reds will now be hoping to take that form into today’s encounter with the Cherries and move themselves up the Premier League table.
For their part, Bournemouth have been playing well. Five points from their opening four games puts them 11th in the table, just behind Manchester United. Although they lost 1-0 to Chelsea in their last match they performed strongly and Andoni Iraola will be hoping for something similar at Anfield.
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Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Huijsen drags Salah to the ground just outside the penalty area on the right wing following a poor clearance, with the centre-back shown a yellow card.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Mac Allister looks to scoop a pass forward for Nunez from inside the centre-circle, but he’s taken down by a frustrated Evanilson - who manages to escape without a booking.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
The fourth official indicates three minutes will be added to the half for stoppages.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Liverpool have scored five first-half goals in five games, only Manchester City (eight) have scored more in the Premier League this season.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Mac Allister plays a give-and-go with Gravenberch 20 yards from goal, looking to work enough space for a shot, but the Argentina international is eventually dispossessed by a desperate Semenyo.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Liverpool again come forward looking for more, with Gravenberch getting the better of Huijsen in midfield, but Salah’s hurried shot from close range is sent into the grateful arms of Kepa.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth continue to try and play out from the back, inviting the press from both Salah and Szoboszlai. It’s a risky strategy, with Slot’s side keen to close down the space and win the ball back high up the pitch, though it could help in breaking down the organised Liverpool midfield.
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