Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
Gakpo has a couple of shots blocked, as Liverpool continue to probe for a potentially decisive third goal. There's been some brave last-ditch defending by Bournemouth in this second half.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
SAVE! A tame shot by Salah allows Neto to drop down and gather the ball at his near post, just when it seemed that Bournemouth would go two goals behind! Gakpo slipped his team-mate through with a low pass, but the Egyptian winger was indecisive with his finish.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Unable to get over the ball, Jota nods well wide of the target following Robertson's inswinging corner from the right. Then, just seconds later, he steers a wayward half-volley over the top following a shoddy clearance by Neto.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
CLOSE! Having shrugged off both Konate and Mac Allister in midfield and then continued his run to the brink of the box, Semenyo unleashes a powerful swerving shot that zips just over the crossbar!
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
After Alexander-Arnold sees a shot from the edge of the area charged down following a well-worked routine from a corner-kick, Liverpool maintain their pressure on the Bournemouth box.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth kick off, and we are back under way at Anfield!
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Remarkably, Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 124 Premier League matches when leading at half-time, winning 114 occasions. That run dates back to December 2016, when they were beaten by none other than Bournemouth. Furthermore, the Reds haven’t lost their first Premier League home game in any of the last 19 seasons.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Despite taking an early lead to capitalise on their hosts' defensive errors, Bournemouth trail at the break as Liverpool fight back from behind at Anfield. The Reds struggled for rhythm and were caught out on several occasions in the opening stages, but striking twice - through a smart Diaz finish and Salah's follow-up from a missed penalty - then put them in front. It's been an open encounter so far, but the home side have certainly had far more possession and goal attempts.
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