Klopp’s Liverpool shoots the frustration out of their shoes
After three games without a win at the start, Jürgen Klopp (right) was able to celebrate another win with Liverpool FC
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Liverpool FC shoots itself out of the crisis against AFC Bournemouth. Jürgen Klopp’s team makes it almost double digits against the promoted team. And Erling Haaland continues at Manchester City where he left off in Dortmund.
Mith a goal gala, Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp made the mixed start to the season in the Premier League forgotten. The Reds demolished promoted AFC Bournemouth 9-0 (5-0) and had the outstanding player of the game in Roberto Firmino. Thanks to their first win of the season, the German coach’s team is in the middle of the table with five points.
The man of the day was the former Hoffenheimer Firmino. The Brazilian set up goals from Luis Diaz (3rd minute), Harvey Elliott (6th) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (28th) and scored two goals himself (31st/62nd). Virgil van Dijk (45th), Chris Mepham (46th / own goal), Fábio Carvalho (80th) and again Diaz (85th) made the victory perfect.
Roberto Firmino scores for Liverpool to make it 7-0
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After two draws at the start of the season and the subsequent defeat against Manchester United, Klopp appealed to his players’ honor before the game.
“Anfield has to rock there, we have to ignite the fire. We will try absolutely everything that the Liverpool fans expect of us. We will fight for our lives,” Klopp demanded before the game against Bournemouth. His players followed the request.
Haaland once again outstanding
Thanks to a hat-trick by Erling Haaland within 19 minutes, Manchester City turned the game 4-2 (0-2) against Crystal Palace. An own goal by John Stones (4th) and Joachim Andersen (21st) put Pep Guardiola’s star squad 2-0 down at half-time. Bernardo Silva (53rd) and ex-Dortmunder Haaland (62nd/70th/81st) with his four, five and six goals of the season ensured the third win of the season.
Erling Haaland also takes off in the Premier League
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Without the suspended Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea FC drew 2-1 (0-0) against Leicester City. England international Raheem Sterling (47th/63rd) scored for the Blues for the first time. Chelsea had to play outnumbered for about an hour because Conor Gallagher saw the yellow-red card. Wesley Fofana, who is about to move to the Tuchel team, was missing from the guests.
