Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Match Report

Liverpool made a statement on the opening weekend, brushing aside Bournemouth 3-0 in front of a roaring Anfield crowd. The champions were in control from early on, moving the ball quickly and rarely letting Bournemouth settle into the game. By the time the third goal went in, the result was long since decided. It was the kind of opening-day performance that will have given Liverpool's rivals plenty to think about.