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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Richard Garnett

Bournemouth midfielder makes 'disgraceful' Liverpool claim

Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier has recalled the horror of the Cherries' 9-0 mauling at the hands of Liverpool.

The Reds had endured a stuttering start to the Premier League season with consecutive draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace before suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester United. But when Scott Parker's side visited Anfield five days later, they were subjected to a relentless onslaught from the hosts, who took out their early season frustration with nine strokes of the cane.

The result cost Parker his job and Bournemouth have steadied the ship since with a draw against Wolves and victory over Nottingham Forest under caretaker manager Gary O'Neil, but Tavernier still has dark memories of his Anfield nightmare.

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