Despite Liverpool being on top for the most of the early part of the first half, it’s Bournemouth who gets first blood. Virgil van Dijk flubs a clearance, allowing a Bournemouth player to retrieve the ball. Smith sends it to Evanilson, who scores. That was a tough watch. Yikes.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has sent a message after seeing his goal against Marseille in the Champions League disallowed

Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Arsenal today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.

It was a positive performance for the Reds to start out the new year, with only a goal lacking for Gareth Taylor’s side.

Arne Slot's side failed to test the Arsenal goalkeeper but this was an impressive performance in the circumstances

Coming off a draw with Sunderland AFC, Liverpool FC will face Leeds United, who just defeated Chelsea FC, on Saturday. For our prediction on this matchup, keep reading. Offensively, Liverpool is seventh in the Premier League (21 goals, 1.5 per match).

After facing criticism earlier in the season, Florian Wirtz is now delivering impressive performances for Liverpool.