Bournemouth love to play on the front foot and their active pressing put the Liverpool defence under some real pressure early doors. But having taken the lead through a Mohamed Salah penalty on 30 minutes, the Reds took more control of the game. And watching on from the side lines, Arne Slot was heard urging his team on.

Diogo Jota could be fit enough to face Bournemouth on Saturday as Liverpool look to extend their lead in the Premier League title race. The Reds travel to the south coast with a six point advantage over Arsenal having played a game less.

Liverpool travel to the south coast to take on in-form Bournemouth as they return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon. The Reds could open up a nine-