Bournemouth v Liverpool
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
On Andoni Iraola's return to the Vitality Stadium, Liverpool record a much-needed 1-0 victory over Bournemouth, who remain winless in the Premier League. In truth, the contest was short on quality, but there were moments throughout the game to look back on. Evanilson came closest to opening the scoring inside 20 minutes, only for his near-post flick to be superbly tipped away by Alisson. After threatening only through a pair of Szoboszlai free-kicks in the first half, the Reds finally found the breakthrough just shy of the hour mark, with Isak firing home what proved to be the winning goal. With an xG of just 0.76, the Cherries never quite did enough this afternoon following their European exploits in midweek, while the visitors just about deserved all three points after posting an xG of 1.57. Both sides return to Premier League action after the upcoming international break, with Bournemouth travelling to Chelsea and Liverpool hosting Manchester City as the Reds continue their search for a first home win of the campaign. That's all from us here – thank you for joining us, and goodbye!
FULL-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 0-1 LIVERPOOL
THAT WAS THE CHANCE TO SEAL IT! Munoz marauds down the right-hand side, and with Bournemouth shirts upfield, Koumas is left alone in the penalty area to have a shot. The Welshman arguably has time for a touch, but his first-time shot is straight down the throat of Petrovic, who makes a vital stop.
We're into four minutes of additional time.
Nyoni is penalised for a handball offence, just outside his own area, and now Bournemouth can test their luck from a free-kick as the clock ticks up to 90. Scott places the ball, but his free-kick lacks any dip, and Liverpool are let off the hook.

Gannon-Doak comes on to face his former club for the first time, and he'll be desperate to show them what they could've had. Adams is the one to make way.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.76
Expected Goals
1.57
46%
Possession
54%
2 (22%)
Shots on Goal
3 (25%)
1
Big Chances Created
0
3
Corners Won
3
296 (78%)
Accurate Passes
384 (81%)
39
Duels Won
51
2
Saves
2
11
Fouls Committed
13





