Liverpool v Bournemouth ratings: Firmino 9, Diaz 9, Travers 3, Smith 1

Jurgen Klopp's team equal record for biggest Premier League victory with 9-0 win at Anfield

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  LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 7. The Brazilian had little to do as the action was concentrated at the other end. He was watchful on Bournemouth’s rare forays and was never worried. EPA

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  Trent Alexander-Arnold - 8. The 23-year-old was in his element. He was hardly asked to defend and scored a stunning long-range effort. His cross forced Mepham into putting the ball into his own net. Clark replaced him with seven minutes left. EPA

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  Joe Gomez - 7. The 25-year-old barely worked up a sweat. He had one dubious moment when he dwelt on the ball but he was able to spark attacks by stepping forward and picking his passes. AP

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  Virgil van Dijk - 7. The Dutchman was unruffled by the physical threat of Moore. He was the essence of calm and powered home his team’s fifth goal from a corner. AFP

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  Andy Robertson - 7. The Scot showed signs that his relationship with Diaz is beginning to gel. He got up and down the pitch, supplied the corner for Van Dijk’s goal and headed a chance over before making way for Tsimikas in the 69th minute. Getty

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  Harvey Elliott - 7. The 19-year-old scored his first Premier League goal with an excellent first-time shot from the edge of the box. His passing was clever and he was a constant danger to the defence. Carvalho replaced him at half time. EPA

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  Fabinho - 7. The Brazilian was close to his best, albeit against inferior opposition. He set the game’s tempo and won the ball at will in midfield. Getty

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  Jordan Henderson - 7. The captain sat deep and had a relatively easy afternoon against a toothless Bournemouth midfield. He was relaxed and efficient until making way for Bajcetic in the 70th minute. EPA

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  Mohamed Salah - 7. Nine goals and none for the Egyptian? It’s hard to believe but the striker played his part, worrying the defence with his movement and pace. He missed a couple of good chances and, had he been clinical, Liverpool might have hit double figures. AFP

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  Roberto Firmino - 9. The Brazilian has been under fire but he answered his critics with aplomb, setting up three goals and scoring two while giving a masterclass of link play. He received a deserved ovation when Milner came on for him in the 69th minute. EPA

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  Luis Diaz - 9. The Colombian scored twice and menaced the defence. Even better for Liverpool, he seems to be developing an understanding with Robertson on the left. AP

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  SUBS: Fabio Carvalho ( Elliott, half time) - 8. The 19-year-old came in the break and relished his opportunity. He scored a splendid goal and brought renewed energy to the press. Reuters

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  Stefan Bajcetic (Henderson, 70) - 7. The 17-year-old made his debut. He did not look out of place. AFP

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  James Milner (Firmino, 69) - 7. The 36-year-old played in the midfield before moving to right back. He was secure wherever he was needed. Reuters

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  Kostas Tsimikas (Robertson, 69) - 8. Set up Carvalho and Diaz’s goals. It was fair reward for a typically energetic display. Bobby Clark (Alexander-Arnold, 83) - 7. The 17-year-old could not have had a more comfortable debut. Getty

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  BOURNEMOUTH RATINGS: Mark Travers - 3. The Irishman could not be blamed for any of the goals but suffered a serious case of guilt by association. He made some good saves but the scoreboard makes grim reading. EPA

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  Adam Smith - 1. The 31-year-old looked lost. He rarely got close to an opponent and when he did he was booked for a rash challenge on Henderson – his fourth successive Premier League game with a yellow card. It was no surprise when he was withdrawn at half time for Solanke. AFP

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  Chris Mepham - 2. The 24-year-old put the ball into his own net and could have done much better on a clutch of the other goals. An awful afternoon ended when he was taken off for Bevan with eight minutes to go. EPA

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  Marcos Senesi - 1. The Argentinian is enduring a baptism of fire in the Premier League. His all-round play was inept but allowing Alexander-Arnold to advance and score at will was a low point on a grim day. AFP

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  Jordan Zemura - 2. Salah did not score but that was not down to the 22-year-old. His positioning was poor and Liverpool swarmed down his wing. Getty

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  Lewis Cook - 3. The 25-year-old worked hard but it was an object lesson in pointless running. He was nothing more than a minor irritant to Liverpool and was withdrawn for Pearson with 13 minutes to go. AFP

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  Jefferson Lerma - 3. The Colombian was overrun early and could not stem the tide of red attacks. He was static and could not work out how to stop the rout. EPA

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  Marcus Tavernier - 3. The 23-year-old tried to get on the ball but made scant impact. He was another who was out of his depth at Anfield. EPA

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  Ryan Christie - 3. The Scot was taken off at half time for Billing. He was clearly upset with his defenders but his own performance was less than sparkling. EPA

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  Kieffer Moore - 4. The Welshman was isolated and had to drop deep in search of the ball. That made him less effective but he put in plenty of effort on a frustrating day. AFP

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  Jaidon Anthony - 3. The 22-year-old will not recall his full Premier League debut with affection. He got lost in the Liverpool maelstrom. AFP

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  SUBS: Dominic Solanke (Smith, half time) - 3. The 24-year-old did not appear to be fully fit. He would probably have been better off to remain on the bench. AFP

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  Philip Billing (Christie, half time) - 4. The Dane offered a slight improvement. He was more effective in the air. Owen Bevan (Mepham, 82) - 4. The 18-year-old had the thankless task. He will have more rewarding games. Reuters

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  Emiliano Marcondes (Pearson, 82) - 3. Joined the action when Pearson was injured. It was his first taste of Premier League action and he will hope it is not always like this. Ben Pearson (Cook, 77) - 2. The 27-year-old lasted five minutes before picking up an injury and being replaced by Marcondes. PA

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted his side proved a point to themselves in their record-equalling 9-0 Premier League win over newly-promoted Bournemouth on Saturday.

After going into the contest winless from their opening three games of the season, Liverpool kick-started their campaign in style.

Roberto Firmino and Luis Diaz both scored twice with strikes from Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Fabio Carvalho and a Chris Mepham own goal completing the scoring.

It is the fourth time in Premier League history a team has won by nine goals. Manchester United beat Ipswich 9-0 in 1995 and Southampton by the same score last year. Leicester also won 9-0 at Southampton in 2019.

"We had to prove a point for ourselves," Klopp said. "We were not happy with the way we played so far this season.

"We had showed things which we are strong at and other things we had to improve. We just had to give the game a proper direction that is why I loved the start [against Bournemouth] so much."

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