In a commendable display, a depleted Liverpool squad secured a well-deserved 4-0 triumph away against Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.
Despite missing several key players, including Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jurgen Klopp’s side saw standout performances from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota, who jointly netted four goals in the second half.
This impressive victory catapults Liverpool five points ahead of Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League.
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Game Recap:
Both teams faced challenging conditions on the windy English south coast, with the weather and a cautious first half keeping the players on their toes. The first shot of the match was registered after 19 minutes, emphasizing the evenly contested nature of the game.
As the wind persisted, Liverpool took control in the second half. Bournemouth’s ambitious pressing proved costly, with Ibrahima Konate’s quick ball sailing over the forward-swarming red and black stripes. Curtis Jones had ample space between the lines to find Jota, who swiftly squared the ball for Nunez. After being unfavorably compared to Andy Carroll earlier, Nunez silenced the home fans by calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner.
Liverpool extended their lead with another direct ball in the 70th minute. Nunez shrugged off Illia Zabarnyi, holding up the ball for Cody Gakpo to deliver into Jota’s path. Faced with a narrow angle, Jota skillfully sent the ball fizzing past Neto’s near post.
Jota’s reputation for ruthlessness took a momentary hit when he swung wildly at Conor Bradley’s cutback. Despite connecting with thin air, the Portuguese forward quickly regained his standing, striking the loose ball with precision beyond Neto.
Nunez completed his brace in stoppage time. Bournemouth, reduced to ten men after Max Aarons exited injured with all five substitutions already made, left space for Nunez to capitalize. Taking advantage of the situation, Nunez controlled a brilliant half-volley inside the far post with an unusual layer of composure.