Liverpool v Bournemouth: Jurgen Klopp hails ‘perfect afternoon’ after 9-0 victory
Liverpool will be keen to build on their 9-0 demolition of Bournemouth when they welcome Newcastle United in the Premier League tonight. Jurgen Klopp’s men romped home against the Cherries on Saturday with Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott and Fabio Calvalho all on the scoresheet.
The manner of Liverpool’s victory quieted some early season criticism after the Red’s drew with Fulham and Crystal Palace before losing to Manchester United. Mo Salah had an uncharacteristically mellow game, and missed a couple of good chances, so will be hungry for goals against Eddie Howe’s side this evening.
Newcastle come into the match ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League table after Allan Saint-Maximin’s late equaliser rescued a point at Wolves to maintain their unbeaten start. They’ve taken six points from their opening four games – one win, three draws – and have strengthened the squad with new arrivals. Chief among them is the Magpies record signing Alexander Isak who could make his debut for the club tonight.
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Liverpool host Newcastle in the Premier League tonight as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to build on their 9-0 demolition of Bournemouth.
The result was Liverpool’s first win of the Premier League season and was the boost the Reds needed after their defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Klopp’s side remain short on numbers due to injuries and suspension and face a tough challenge against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle in their first three-game week of the season.
Newcastle salvaged a draw at Wolves on Sunday thanks to Allan Saint-Maximin’s stunning late equaliser, extending their unbeaten start to the season.
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Karl Matchett31 August 2022 18:13
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Hello and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Liverpool vs Newcastle from Anfield. The Reds come into the game full of confidence after their impressive display against Bouremouth that saw Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott and Fabio Calvalho all contribute goals in a 9-0 victory.
It was Liverpool’s first win of the season following draws with Fulham and Crystal Palace as well as a defeat to Manchester United. Jurgen Klopp will be hoping for more of the same tonight but Newcastle will prove a much tough test.
Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten in this campaign though they have only picked up one win – against Nottingham Forest. Still, impressive draws against Brighton and Manchester City before Allan Saint-Maximin’s last minute equaliser versus Wolves sees the Magpies start the night ahead of Liverpool in the table and they would very much like to stay there.
New record siging Alexander Isak could make his debut for the club and they’ll be hoping he hits the ground running in front of goal.
Michael Jones31 August 2022 14:54