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Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool: Positives for Cherries despite end of unbeaten run

For the first time in 12 Premier League matches, Bournemouth suffered a defeat.

But Andoni Iraola's side can be proud of their efforts as they gave league leaders Liverpool a real scare, with only a brilliant second goal from Mohamed Salah (after he scored a first-half penalty) finally seeing them off.

The Cherries hit the post twice, forced Reds goalkeeper Alisson into a number of fine saves and had a potential goal narrowly ruled out for offside.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was full of praise for Bournemouth, saying: "Only a few [opponents] have been as tough as this.