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
Following an entertaining encounter today, Liverpool visit Newcastle next, while Bournemouth will aim to end their winless streak at home to Tottenham next weekend.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
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Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Recovering from a shaky start in which Bournemouth deservedly went ahead, Liverpool win their first home game of the new Premier League season quite comfortably. After dragging themselves back into a match they eventually dominated - even when reduced to 10 players by Mac Allister's second-half dismissal - the Reds sealed three points with Jota's second-half strike, as they truly settled into their rhythm. Victory stretches their unbeaten run in the top flight to 13 games, while the Cherries still seek a first win of the season.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
SHARP STOP! Traore forces another save from Alisson, this time sending the Brazilian down to his left to repel a shot sent towards the bottom corner! The former Sassuolo winger has made quite an impression since leaving the bench.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
SAVE! After taking one touch inside to set himself, Traore lines up a thunderous 20-yard strike at goal; forcing Alisson to tip the ball over for a Bournemouth corner!
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
From a 25-yard free-kick in a central position, Billing steps up and laces a wild shot well over the crossbar; summing up Bournemouth's fortunes in the final third since going ahead in the third minute.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth simply can't sustain enough possession to pin Liverpool back - despite having a one-man advantage. Can they score even once, to make the closing stages more interesting?
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
GOOD STOP! Alisson stands strong to parry away a close-range strike by Kluivert! The Bournemouth substitute perhaps should have found the far corner, but when his shot arrived at pace Liverpool's goalkeeper was equal to it.
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly Konstantinos Tsimikas
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