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For the first time since 2012, Liverpool have failed to win any of their first three league matches.
Back then, under Brendan Rodgers, the Reds would go on to finish seventh, having ended the previous three campaigns somewhere between sixth and eighth.
On Monday night, Liverpool’s blip edged closer to becoming a crisis as they were beaten 2-1 by then pointless Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Mohamed Salah’s late header halving the deficit, but unable to spark a late comeback.
In truth, Jürgen Klopp’s team were very poor all night and deservedly left Manchester with nothing.
So, having began the campaign with back-to-back draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace, they’re currently 16th in the table.
Given all of that, AFC Bournemouth will kick off at Anfield above their hosts in the table.
The Cherries returned to the top-flight in style by beating Aston Villa 2-0 at Dean Court.
Since then though, Scott Parker’s team have suffered two reality checks, swatted aside 4-0 by Manchester City and then 3-0 by Arsenal.
Given Liverpool’s ongoing issues, the visiting fans will be hoping that this isn’t more of the same.
On Tuesday night, Cherries supporters were celebrating as their team ousted Norwich City in the Carabao Cup.
Brooklyn Genesini bagged a 93rd minute equaliser at Carrow Road, with Bournemouth winning the ensuing penalty shootout.
They’ll now hosts Everton in round three; Liverpool have been drawn at home to Derby County.
Before then, will the Reds claim their first Premier League victory of the season, or can Bournemouth spring a huge surprise?
