Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield this weekend, and historical past reveals {that a} second consecutive poor Premier League consequence can be a shock.
The Reds had been overwhelmed at house to Nottingham Forest final Saturday, which means victory over Bournemouth is crucial.
Liverpool final misplaced successive house league video games with followers within the stadium in September 2012, happening to each Arsenal and Man United.
Not since Might 2012 have they failed to attain in successive house league matches with crowds in attendance, struggling 1-0 defeats to West Brom and Fulham.
Liverpool final failed to attain in back-to-back league outings between January and February 2023, in a run of three with out hitting the goal.
Reds rampant in entrance of purpose towards Cherries
Liverpool and Bournemouth have met 14 occasions in league historical past, with the Reds discovering the online on 43 events.
They’ve additionally discovered the online in 13 of the 14 league encounters and stored eight clear sheets, together with seven within the final 10 conferences.
Liverpool have gained 9 and drawn the opposite 10 house conferences in league and cup, successful 17 of the earlier 22 encounters with the Cherries in all competitions, with three attracts and two defeats.
Blended fortunes for Mo
Mohamed Salah is the one participant to attain a league hat-trick towards Bournemouth, attaining that feat in a 4-0 victory on the south coast again in December 2018.
He has scored 9 objectives in 10 appearances towards the Cherries general.
On the flip aspect, Salah has failed to attain from the penalty spot towards Bournemouth in every of the final two seasons.
Can one other Kluivert damage Liverpool?
Justin Kluivert is anticipated to be a key man for Bournemouth on Saturday and he can match a chunk of Premier League historical past this weekend.
The Dutchman scored within the Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool final season, however he may emulate his father Patrick in scoring towards the Reds within the Premier League.
The one different father and son pairings to internet within the competitors towards the Reds are Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips, and Alf-Inge and Erling Haaland.
Man within the center
Tony Harrington is the referee and takes cost of Liverpool for the primary time within the league (has beforehand overseen two League Cup video games).
He issued 11 yellow playing cards and one purple in final month’s Lancashire derby between Burnley and Blackburn.
This season’s scorers
Liverpool: Diaz 3, Salah 3, Jota 1, Konate 1, Szoboszlai 1, van Dijk 1.
Bournemouth: Semenyo 2, Prepare dinner 1, Sinisterra 1, Tavernier 1.
* Stats courtesy of LFC statistician Ged Rea (@ged0407).
