Bournemouth staged one of the most remarkable comebacks of the season, fighting from 3-1 down to win 4-3
Liverpool blew the chance to go second on Sunday as Bournemouth staged an incredible comeback and claimed all three points.
The Cherries went 2-0 down early in the first half thanks to goals from Sadio Mane and Divock Origi.
Bournemouth were denied a first half penalty but finally pulled one back from the spot via Callum Wilson.
Emre Can then looked to have sealed the win when he curled in a delicious shot from outside of the box to restore Liverpool's two-goal cushion.
But Bournemouth somehow found another gear and dragged themselves level through Ryan Fraser and Steve Cook.
And just when Jurgen Klopp was settling for a point, Nathan Ake grabbed an injury time winner.
Our man John Cross was at the game, here are five things he learned...
1. Liverpool struggled without Philippe Coutinho
Most clubs would miss a No10 like Coutinho and it clearly won’t be plain sailing for Liverpool.
It looked as if they would win at Bournemouth but Liverpool really missed Coutinho’s invention and quality.
2. Liverpool’s squad looks stretched
Can they last the pace even without European football? For the vast majority of the game, it looked plain sailing.
But they threw it away in the end and that must go down to not having many options from the bench to change it.
With Joel Matip out injured, in stepped Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva to fill in again as an emergency centre half.
Jurgen Klopp was even reduced to putting three kids on the bench as Evie Ejaria, Ben Woodburn - who became Liverpool’s youngster scorer in midweek - and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
They need their big guns and experience back.s
3. Bournemouth end Sunday curse
Since being promoted to the Premier League, Bournemouth had lost all their previous eight games on a Sunday.
They have finally ended the curse.
4. Jack Wilshere hungry to impress
Wilshere was darting and running everywhere, his energetic midfield display a real bright spot for Bournemouth.
He kept going and was influential as Bournemouth clawed their way back in the game.
5. Eddie Howe in for the long haul
The match day programme dedicated ten pages to Eddie Howe passing the milestone of 300 games in charge at Bournemouth.
Howe, 39, is still a young manager but has taken the club from the brink of administration to Premier League stability. What an outstanding achievement.
PLAYER RATINGS
Bournemouth
Boruc - 5
Dreadful mistake as he committed himself and let in Origi on Liverpool’s second.
Francis - 5
Booked. Committed, good pro but often struggles defensively at Premier League level.
Cook - 6
Had a nightmare at the back but was a hero at the other end.
Ake - 5
Outstanding last week at Arsenal, Ake was the last gasp hero.
A Smith - 6
Tried hard but struggled badly against Mane’s pace. Recovered second half.
Arter - 6
Caught badly in possession on Liverpool’s second goal. Got better as game wore on.
Gosling - 5
Was overrun and outclassed as Liverpool were outstanding in midfield.
King - 4
Hooked at half time as he paid the price for poor Bournemouth display.
Wilshere - 7
Booked. Struggled to impress at times but kept going and never gave up.
Stanislas - 5
Went off injured early but was below his usual high standards.
Wilson - 7
Tucked penalty away and worked hard as Bournemouth pressed.
Substitutes
Ibe, for King, 46 mins, 6
Fraser, Stanislas, 55 mins, 8
Afobe, for Gosling, 74 mins, 7
FRASER MAN OF THE MATCH
Superb inspired Bournemouth fightback.
Liverpool
Karius - 5
Terrible mistake at the end as he spilled Cook’s shot to let in Ake.
Clyne - 6
Solid defensively and some good raiding forward runs down the right.
Lucas - 6
Filled in at centre half with Matip out. Liverpool struggled as the game wore on.
Lovren - 5
Liverpool’s defence fell apart under severe pressure as Bournemouth turned it round.
Milner - 6
Conceded a penalty but nearly made amends with a corner.
Can - 7
Fantastic strike for Liverpool’s third coupled with excellent range of passing.
Henderson - 7
Booked. Fantastic pass for Origi’s goal, marshalled and bossed midfield.
Wijnaldum - 6
Good on the ball and energetic midfield display full of running.
Mane - 8
His pace was electric, took his goal well and helped set up another two.
Firmino - 7
Lots of energy and work rate as his movement caused Bournemouth problems.
Origi - 7
Marked first Premier League start of the season with a wonderful finish.
Substitutes
Lallana, for Mane, 69 mins, 6
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