Liverpool disappeared in nine numbers in the most sensible of the Premier League after a 2-0 victory in Bournemouth.
The high flight cherries gave everything and have discovered the back of the network several times, but a splint of Mohamed Salah won the victory of the Reds.
In an end-to-end encounter, the Egyptian King opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Lewis Cook tripped up Cody Gakpo in the box on the half-hour mark.
After the break, Bournemouth dominated proceedings and seemed destined to equalise. Justin Kluivert came closest, firing wide after Marcus Tavernier’s shot hit the post.
A moment of magic sealed the game in Liverpool’s favour however, as Salah curled a stunning effort past Kepa Arrizabalaga in the closing stages.
All eyes will now be placed in Sunday’s surprise between Arsenal and Manchester City, but there were considerations for Arne Slot while Trent Alexander-Arnold drank in the middle of the moment.
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For you arsenal. The gunners will actually overcome Manchester City if they need to beat Liverpool in the Premier League.
We will return without the live policy of this delicious game, but until then, the rest of the night. Bye bye!
Darren England decides enough is enough.
Bournemouth gave everything Liverpool and Mo Salah may not be arrested.
The Reds are now transparent in the most sensible of the Premier League.
Nearly a consolation! Jebbison’s shot deflects off Gravenberch and Konate and Alisson is forced to make a cracking save.
Five minutes were added.
A drama of injuries?
Salah Hat-trick? No, the end cannot reach Jones heading towards the distant post.
This is his last action of the day that Endo takes his place. The No. 11 looks too satisfied to break up, but there’s a Carabao Cup semi-final opposed Tottenham to ThinkArray.
Semenyo has two chances to score and, you guessed it, shoots time.
Bournemouth will happen there again. The Christie midfielder is Passne, striker Jebbison is.
Looking at Bournemouth and, although there is still time for a return, it is unlikely.
Szoboszlai looked smart to bring up a third after being at the height of the area, but he receives the ball and lacks the opportunity.
Game, set and paired!
After all those Bournemouth adjustments, it is the Liverpool who notes and who even Mo Salah!
How amazing too. After a fast break, Jones discovers Salah on the edge of the box. It is surrounded through the defenders, but does what it does best, curving a blow in front of the goalkeeper.
How did Bournemouth get?
Almost an instant has an effect on Tavernier that slows down an effort from the beach. Alisson gets hit, but it’s not the post, bouncing through the goal.
Kluivert hurries and has to draw with a natural vacuum . . . however, burn it widely!
Bournemouth made his first replacement, while Brooks stands out for Marcus Tavernier.
And there is a fear for Liverpool because Alexander-Arnold is injured with Conor Bradley replacing it.
Van Dijk is now in the book. Darren England has been handing out cards like it’s Christmas in this second-half.
Jones is thrown to the thickness, with a shot blocked after being set up through Salah, then provides the ball and Bournemouth’s break.
England blows for a foul on the young midfielder. The cherries are happy with the official today.
It could have been a debatable moment since Mac Allister draws a broad effort from the post.
Slot is taking any danger with the Argentine, Curtis Jones’ replacement.
“Out! Disabled! Shout space enthusiasts like Mac Allister, which is already in a yellow, Brooks fails.
Darren England lets him off.
Liverpool headers pass here. Mac Allister is forced to avoid auattar after shrugged and the midfielder is in the book.
Cherries will have to take the merit of this situation.
Szoboszlai has the reservation to escape a reserve when he commits a fault and then drops the ball.
Liverpool are on the ropes here and Slot is not happy.
Christie and Ryan Gravenberch are the first in Ebook today, the last to stumble with Kerkez.
Bournemouth makes intelligent use of loose kick and sememese results from scoring but Alisson saves!
Bournemouth have flown out of the trap. Ouattara heads over within seconds of the restart before Kluivert’s shot is well-blocked by Konate!
The players are back in the box and in a position to leave.
This game remains in 1-0, right? GOOD?!