EPL 2016/17: Liverpool 2-2 Bournemouth, 5 Talking Points

Modified Apr 06, 2017 03:11 GMT

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: General view inside the stadium as Liverpool fans remeber the victims of the hillsborough disaster the Premier League match between Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on April 5, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — *Liverpool drew with Bournemouth at Anfield, where a minute’s tribute was given to the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster.*

#4 Bournemouth once again have the last laugh

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Eddie Howe, Manager of AFC Bournemouth takes a look around the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on April 5, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — *Eddie Howe once again has the last laugh against Liverpool.*

Last December, Liverpool threw away a 2-1 lead to lose 4-3 at the Vitality Stadium in a morale-shattering loss. Ryan Fraser came on as a substitute and wreaked havoc with his pace and directness to pull off a shock win.

This time around at Anfield, Liverpool gifted a goal to Bournemouth, to begin with, and finally fought their way back to go 2-1 up early into the second-half. The entry of Ryan Fraser for former Liverpool youngster Jordon Ibe - who had a torrid afternoon - sparked a hint of nostalgia but Liverpool did well to contain him.

However, Bournemouth equalised through Josh King late into the half to share the spoils with Liverpool. This was the second time this season that Howe’s side have stolen Liverpool’s thunder and raised question marks over the Reds’ defensive prowess.

Edited by Staff Editor