Christian Benteke’s controversial winner on his Anfield debut ensured Liverpool maintained their 100% start to the new season with an unconvincing victory over Premier League newcomers Bournemouth.
Liverpool’s £32.5m summer signing from Aston Villa turned home from close range in front of the Kop after 26 minutes – but Philippe Coutinho was clearly offside as he also tried to reach Jordan Henderson’s cross.
It meant a second successive narrow defeat for Bournemouth, who showed plenty of confidence and promise and were also frustrated when Tommy Elphick’s early header was ruled out by referee Craig Pawson for a foul on Dejan Lovren.
Christian Benteke’s controversial winner on his Anfield debut ensured Liverpool maintained their 100% start to the new season with an unconvincing victory over Premier League newcomers Bournemouth.
Liverpool’s £32.5m summer signing from Aston Villa turned home from close range in front of the Kop after 26 minutes – but Philippe Coutinho was clearly offside as he also tried to reach Jordan Henderson’s cross.
It meant a second successive narrow defeat for Bournemouth, who showed plenty of confidence and promise and were also frustrated when Tommy Elphick’s early header was ruled out by referee Craig Pawson for a foul on Dejan Lovren.