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Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Jurgen Klopp admits he didn't want Liverpool to "humiliate" Bournemouth in 9-0 thrashing

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool 'couldn't have respected Bournemouth more' after their 9-0 victory at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

Liverpool equalled the joint-biggest win in Premier League history thanks to braces from Luis Diaz and Roberto Firmino, as well as an own goal from Chris Mepham. Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Fabio Carvalho also found the net.

Klopp was contemplating taking his foot off the gas against Bournemouth but believed it would be disrespectful to bring five youngsters on. He did give Stefan Bajcetic and Bobby Clark - the son of former Newcastle player Lee - their Premier League debuts.

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