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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Semenyo tries his luck from a few yards outside the box, but his low shot sails straight at Alisson in the centre of Liverpool's goal.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
MISS! Konate's wait for a first Liverpool goal goes on, as he rises highest at the back post following a cross from the right but plants his header over the crossbar!
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
In the second of at least four added minutes, Neto neatly sidesteps intense pressure from Gakpo inside his area and then manages to pick out a Bournemouth team-mate.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
SAVE! Diaz threads a low pass across the box for Alexander-Arnold, who suddenly appears on the right. The latter strikes at goal with his left foot, forcing Neto into a stop which sees the ball turned wide for a corner.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Patiently keeping possession inside Liverpool's half, Bournemouth relieve the pressure on their area for a while, as they seek to steady the ship. Iraola likes his team to prioritise retaining the ball, and they are trying their best to do so.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Liverpool are pushing forward in search of a third goal, as the Anfield crowd starts to relax and transmit its belief that their team are firmly in charge now, following a particularly shaky start.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Though he didn't score in either meeting with the Cherries last season, Salah has now netted nine goals in nine Premier League appearances against Bournemouth.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
PENALTY FOR LIVERPOOL! As Szoboszlai sneaks into the box from the right, Rothwell clumsily sticks out a leg and there's enough contact between the players to cause the Liverpool man to tumble. The referee does not hesitate - it's a penalty!
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