Jurgen Klopp gave Roberto Firmino the biggest of hugs as he left the pitch after 70 minutes on an astonishing afternoon at Anfield. A pity Bournemouth didn’t get as close on a record-breaking day for Liverpool and one to forget for Scott Parker’s newly-promoted team... who simply surrendered.
The Brazilian might not be as loved at Liverpool as he once was, but after three assists and two goals - including his 100th in a Liverpool shirt - fabulous Firmino was the catalyst for a win that will live long in the memory.
Anyone can lose at Anfield especially when this Liverpool side are wounded with a point to prove. But the manner of defeat, even allowing for the gulf in class, left a bad taste for Bournemouth's travelling fans as Klopp’s men ran riot to notch their biggest ever Premier League win. The Kop howled for 10th - a result never done before - but they had to settle for nine despite late hope when VAR checked a potential penalty for Fabio Carvalho but for once Bournemouth’s luck was in.
