Jurgen Klopp was close to vomiting after Bournemouth's late leveller as Liverpool missed out on the chance to open up an eight-point gap between themselves and fifth place.
The Reds fought back from conceding early at Anfield when Georginio Wijnaldum's back-pass presented Benik Afobe with a gift, as goals from Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi put the hosts on course to go well clear of Arsenal and Manchester United in the hunt for Champions League qualification.
However, with Coutinho having come off after being sick at half-time, a Liverpool team that then reverted to a back three allowed Joshua King space to rifle in an 87th-minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw, with the home side's defence having failed to clear following a long throw and a Harry Arter shot.