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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
Looking to halt Gravenberch’s progress in midfield, Kluivert is a little too aggressive as he drags his man down to the ground. It’s a yellow for the Bournemouth forward - the second booking of the game for the visitors.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Always a threat from set-pieces, Alexander-Arnold swings a free-kick towards the penalty spot from a deep position on the right wing, but Zabarnyi gets the better of Van Dijk in the air and clears his lines at the first time of asking.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Salah sweeps a first-time pass into the 18-yard box for Nunez, who settles the ball ahead of Zabarnyi and manages to turn, before firing a tame shot that’s easily collected by Kepa.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
ANOTHER GREAT SAVE! Szoboszlai plays a sensational pass on the half-volley for Salah, splitting Huijsen and Zabarnyi in the process, but Salah isn’t able to beat Kepa from close range, with the goalkeeper once again frustrating a Liverpool forward.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Kerkez launches a pass down the pitch looking for the run of Evanilson, but Van Dijk marks his man to perfection and nods the danger away coolly.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Alexander-Arnold looks to catch the goalkeeper napping at his near post during a Liverpool corner-kick attempt, but Kepa and Araujo do just enough to repel the delivery.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
FANTASTIC SAVE! Looking to drag his side up the pitch, Diaz latches onto Mac Allister’s pass down the left flank and cuts inside ahead of Araujo before firing a powerful effort that Kepa somehow manages to get fingertips to!
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
GOAL DISALLOWED! IT REMAINS 0-0! The referee engages in a lengthy VAR check following the early goal, but it won’t stand as the video assistant confirms Semenyo was in an offside position during his redirected attempt! Liverpool can breathe a sigh of relief!
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
SEMENYO PUTS THE BALL IN THE NET! 1-0 BOURNEMOUTH! Kluivert dribbles the ball into the penalty area before dragging a low shot looking to beat Kelleher at the far corner. The effort looks to be off-target but Semenyo slides in and manages to redirect the ball into the net!
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