Liverpool played hosts to Bournemouth at Anfield earlier this afternoon looking to reclaim their place at the top of the Premier League standings. The Reds began the match on the front foot and took the lead in the 24th minute courtesy of Sadio Mane’s header. Georginio Wijnaldum scored the decisive second goal of the game just 10 minutes later when he chipped Arthur Boruc to score with a classy finish.
The second half was more of the same with the home team dominating possession of the ball. Mohamed Salah found the back of the net in the 48th minute which killed off the contest. The Cherries defended valiantly to restrict Liverpool from scoring another goal. The match finished with a scoreline of 3-0 in favour of Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player fared during the encounter against the Cherries.
GK: Alisson Becker – 7/10
The Brazilian keeper made some routine saves to deny the away team from scoring a goal.
RB: James Milner – 7/10
The English talent whipped in some dangerous crosses from the right flank. He made some neat interchanges with his teammates in the opposition half.
CB: Joel Matip – 7/10
The Cameroonian centre-back was calm under pressure and made some crucial clearances during the contest.
CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 7/10
The Dutch defender commanded his box with authority and kept a deserved clean sheet at the back.
LB: Andrew Robertson – 7.5/10
The Scottish full-back was full of energy down the left wing and got a fantastic assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Georginio Wijnaldum – 8.5/10
The Dutch midfielder worked his socks off and made some brilliant runs into the Bournemouth box. He managed to score the second goal of the game with a cheeky chipped finish from close range.
CM: Fabinho – 7/10
Another strong display from the Brazilian prospect! He was always willing to work hard and win possession back from his side.
CM: Naby Keita – 7.5/10
The Guinean midfielder is slowly showing signs of promise in a Liverpool shirt. He played some defence-spilling passes which were exactly what the Anfield doctor ordered from him today.
RM: Mohamed Salah – 7/10
The Egyptian squandered many good opportunities during the match, but he managed to find the back of the net in the second half which was enough to make the points secure for the home team.
ST: Roberto Firmino – 8/10
The Brazilian forward was outstanding in the second half as some of his interchanges with Salah and Mane was pleasing on the eye.
LM: Sadio Mane – 7.5/10
The Senegalese international is a player in form and continued to dazzle for Liverpool today. He opened the goal-scoring with a powerful header which gave the Reds an ideal platform to go on and get the win.
Substitutes:
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6/10
The youngster got a golden chance to score but couldn’t beat Boruc from close range.
ST: Divock Origi – N/A
Not enough time to make an impact.
ST: Daniel Sturridge – N/A
He came on to run the clock down for the Reds.
