Bournemouth VS Liverpool
Venue: Anfield Stadium
Kickoff: 3 PM
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When Liverpool plays host to Bournemouth this afternoon as part of their Premier League campaign, they will be attempting to recover from their loss against Manchester United.
With just two points from their first three games, the Reds are currently in 16th place in the standings, while Bournemouth is in 15th place with three points after three games.
Liverpool’s 2021–22 season came to a disappointing end when they lost the Premier League championship to Manchester City and then lost the Champions League final to Real Madrid by a score of 1-0.
Jurgen Klopp’s team would have hoped to get off to a fast start this year, but the Merseyside outfit has struggled thus far, drawing their first two league games against Fulham and Crystal Palace before falling to Man United 2-1 on Monday at Old Trafford.
Mohamed Salah’s goal in the 81st minute gave the Reds hope of salvaging a late point in Manchester, but Man United held on to earn a decisive three points, dropping Liverpool to 16th place with only two points from their first three games.
There is pressure on Liverpool going into this game considering their next two are against an improving Newcastle United and Everton in the Merseyside derby. Liverpool is already seven points behind the early leaders Arsenal and five behind the champions Man City.
Although Klopp won’t quite panic, the team’s injury issues are a significant issue at this point in the season, and another loss this weekend will invite further criticism.
The last time Bournemouth defeated Liverpool at home was in December 2016. The Cherries have lost each of their previous six Premier League encounters with the Reds, including both games during the current season.
Scott Parker’s team beat Aston Villa 2-0 to start the season on August 6, but they have since lost to Manchester City and Arsenal, giving up seven goals in the process.
Bournemouth has struggled in its last two matches against the top two teams in the Premier League. The promoted team will face another difficult test against Liverpool on Sunday, but they will come into the game with a victory after defeating Norwich City in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night.
The Cherries, who will face Wolverhampton Wanderers at home to cap the month, finished second in the Championship last season with 88 points from their 46 games and only eight losses, but they are conscious of the challenge that awaits them in England’s top division.
After spending two seasons in the Championship and five straight seasons in the Premier League, Bournemouth will be attempting to establish themselves at the top level once more.
Possible starting lineup for Liverpool.
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Fabinho, Henderson, Salah, Firmino, Diaz
Possible starters for Bournemouth.
Travers, Mepham, Senesi, Kelly, Smith, Pearson, Lerma, Zemura, Tavernier, Moore, Christie