Liverpool coped despite Alexis Mac Allister's second-half red card to beat Bournemouth 3-1 and get their season fully up and running.
Match Report
Antoine Semenyo had given the Cherries a shock lead on three minutes but Jurgen Klopp's side found their groove with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah - scoring after his penalty was saved - handing them a first-half advantage.
Things could have become tricky when Mac Allister, making his Anfield debut, was dismissed for a high challenge on Joe Ryan Christie on 58 minutes but if anything Liverpool went up another gear with 10 players.
Diogo Jota took advantage of some poor goalkeeping from Neto to make it 3-1 as Klopp found a way to hand a debut to new signing Wataru Endo off the bench, who joined in a deal worth £16.2m.
What's next?
Liverpool's next game is away to Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday August 27, live on Sky Sports - kick-off 4.30pm.
Jurgen Klopp's side then host Aston Villa on Sunday September 3 - kick-off 2pm.
Bournemouth are next in action on Saturday when they host Tottenham in the Premier League - kick-off 12.30pm.
The Cherries then travel to Swansea in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday August 29 - kick-off 7.45pm.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
1' Goooal... No! Anthony’s goal disallowed after VAR review
3' What a start! Antoine is set up by Dominic Solanke to finish past Alisson
9' Yellow Card! Alisson booked
28' DIAZ WITH A SUPERB LEVELLER! Liverpool 1-1 Bournemouth
36' Neto saves from the penalty but Salah nets rebound! Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth
44' Arnold's shot stopped by Neto
58' Mac Allister is shown a red card for a challenge on Christie.
62' GOAL! Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth (Jota)
Line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Salah, Van Dijk, Robertson, Jota, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Cody Gakpo, Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Díaz
Subs: Matip, W. Endo, Joe Gomez, Tsimikas, Kelleher, Darwin Núñez, Elliott, Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak
Bournemouth XI: Neto, Joe Rothwell, Ryan Christie, Solanke, Billing, Marcos Senesi, Aarons, Antoine Semenyo, Ilya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Jaidon Anthony
Subs: Kieffer Moore, Brooks, Radu, Kluivert, Lloyd Kelly, Mepham, Hamed Junior Traorè, James Hill, Kilkenny
1barcaspurs
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we are going for the league, who is with me
Wizdogeneral
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We get Endo ❤️❤️❤️let’s like this pic
CurenT
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🗣️: Dont skipp without Liking ☺️🎯
CurenT
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🗣️: This Is Lad is Gonna Ball Dis Season 🎯 His Cooking
Shauny300
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Szoboszlai for 70M starting to look like a bargain dude is everywhere the only thing he needed today was a goal to top off that 11/10 performance congrats to the real reds
guru-zenan
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Any Diago fans out there?
Kingval60
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Yeah Salah is a goal scoring machine, but his set up play and assist record is also insane He’s just such an amazing player man, we’re so lucky to have him
AndroG
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lets appreciate this man 🔥🧱
AbdulZaks008
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Mac Allister: Red card ❌ Szoboszlai: Fine i will do it my self!✅🔥
JoyNg01
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Liverpool has signed a player who can provide them no touch penalty 😆 Szoboszlai remember the name 👏
Hunter_m
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The beginning of a great future and he proved his value even further today
Peaceking1234
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Dominik with another World Class Performance💯
Amgnonijunior
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Egyptian king is back.
richkid842
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Endo is the combination of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia together to form one atomic midfielder
Davowiz
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Great win for Liverpool even with the red card they showed their style. Szoboszlai is such a good and talented signing for Liverpool he had a great game, he will make a difference this team
Brown83
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The GIF is already here, my pleasure: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53615005&language=en
Razii
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The perfect dribbler
guru-zenan
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Honestly, I don't know his name spell but I'll say Saboslai😁 He is something... he can be anywhere in the field. I really like this Saboslai😁
Elijah007
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Not a Liverpool fan but I ain't gonna lie. this guy right here Szoboszlai is just wow
Peaceking1234
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Meanwhile If Liverpool🔴 catch United again this year💯🔴
Kingval60
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Mohamed Salah’s record vs. Bournemouth: 🏟️ 9 games ⚽ 9 goals 🅰️ 1 assists Cherry picking. 🍒
Ochukogodday
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did well today. 🔥🔥🔥. 10 like for him
Kingval60
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FT thoughts: - ignoring the first 20 minutes a strong performance. - Szoboszlai is an absolute worldie. - Never a red card. - Luis Diaz electric. - Jota, that's what he does. - Van Dijk back to his best. - A number 6 still required. 🔴❤️❤️❤️💯💯🔥🔥🔥💯
maturidikxith
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mo salah past gerrard in liverpool's all time goal scoring chart with 187th goal against bournebouth
Kingval60
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Luis Diaz’s first 2 games of the season: ⚽ vs Chelsea ⚽ vs Bournemouth Perfect start to the season. 👏
Kingval60
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Van Dijk playing like himself again Salah on the score sheet Diaz is the best LW itw Szoboszlai change my life Robbo and Trent was cracking The only negative was maca redcard What a game reds❤️
maturidikxith
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jota is key for liverpool💯❤️. great season incoming%👿..
Razii
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This guy is cooking something🔥🔥🔥
maturidikxith
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LUIS DIAZ two game 2 goal⚽️ perfect start of the PL season❤️..#YWNWA
Peaceking1234
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How Liverpool🔴 will Cook Teams this season💯👇😏
maturidikxith
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feel bad for mac allister 😣 unfortunate red card
Medbekrtu
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No way, Mac Allister should be awarded red card. It should have been yellow and referee have made mistake. Liverpool must appeal against this ridiculous red card.
Peaceking1234
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Come Back Soon💯 MacAllister🎩 These Are Premier league Refeeres😒 are Sometimes not Serious💯😒😒💯
Amgnonijunior
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Luiz Diaz during the match 👇👇
maturidikxith
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what a player szoboszlai