Despite Liverpool being on top for the most of the early part of the first half, it’s Bournemouth who gets first blood. Virgil van Dijk flubs a clearance, allowing a Bournemouth player to retrieve the ball. Smith sends it to Evanilson, who scores. That was a tough watch. Yikes.

When Liverpool faltered earlier this year, Arsenal picked up steam. They went on a run that led to them grabbing first place in the Premier League, a spot they have not relinquished over the past couple of months. The Gunners are riding a five-match win streak in league play, having won seven matches overall dating back to last month.

Liverpool have hit a slump in form once again in the Premier League, with no win in their last five games being compounded by a late defeat to Bournemouth

Liverpool still await their first Premier League win of the calendar year.