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Liverpool Burnt At Bournemouth – A Perfect Revenge Story

  • Liverpool back to former self after falling to a 1-0 defeat against relegation threatened AFC Bournemouth.

  • It for sure will be a game the team will want to forget in earnest as Mohamed Salah blew the only chance the team came closest to nabbing a point from the game.

  • Virgil van Dijk has a couple of blunders to cost the Reds 3 points from the game.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a stunning upset, AFC Bournemouth exacted revenge on Liverpool with a 1-0 victory at Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The win comes just a week after Liverpool’s historic 7-0 victory over Manchester United at Anfield.

Liverpool started the match with high hopes, dominating possession and earning numerous chances in the opening minutes. However, they failed to convert any of those chances into goals, with even defender Virgil van Dijk having a goal cleared off the line.

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Bournemouth, on the other hand, remained patient and capitalized on Liverpool’s mistakes. The Reds’ midfield trio of Fabinho, Stefan Bajcetic, and Harvey Elliott lacked physicality, which allowed Philip Billing to score the match’s only goal in the 28th minute.

Despite Liverpool’s continued pressure, they were unable to find the back of the net, with van Dijk even missing a free header at goal. Mohamed Salah also had a chance to equalize for Liverpool, but his shot went wide.

The loss marks Liverpool’s fourth defeat in their last six Premier League matches, highlighting their inconsistent form this season. Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s victory gives them a much-needed boost in their fight to avoid relegation.

Liverpool will now look to bounce back in their next match against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Bournemouth, on the other hand, will continue their battle for survival in the Premier League with a crucial match against Sheffield United next week.

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