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Bournemouth 0 – 2 Premier League Player Ratings

The Premier League weekend brought another huge game for the current Premier League leaders, as the Cherries entertained Liverpool in the most important game of the weekend.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 9.0

The world-class Brazilian was steady and assured against some good chances, with one hitting the bar from the lively Semenyo and a Justin Kluivert chance being well saved.

After the restart, the former Roma man was needed to repel a brilliant start and some superb chances by Bournemouth immediately after they reentered the field of play. Some great stops were needed to keep his team in play. Produced a late save to ensure the clean sheet was protected.

Trent Alexander Arnold – 5.0

The England superstar started the game with a battle to maintain the electric skills of Semenyo, as he seemed unsure whether to push on or remain resolute. A brilliant header nearly doubled the Reds lead late on.

In the second half, the vice-captain was unable to stem the tide of attacking intent which was set upon him. Came off injured after a difficult showing.

Subbed – 70 mins

Andy Robertson – 6.0

The Scotland international skipper was alert to the dangers posed by David Brooks, as he looked to balance his defensive and offensive duties in a solid opening half. The creation of the penalty shout came after the Scot had played a superb through ball.

After the halftime break, the 30-year-old was again restricted in his offensive efforts as he needed to stay concentrated to cover his zone.

Ibrahima Konaté – 8.0

The France international defender was unable to open the scoring as his early drive crashed against the bar. With a vibrant attack ahead of him the imposing enforcer was forced to cover key areas as Bournemouth attacked Liverpool’s right-hand side at every opportunity.

Following the break, the towering centre-back was immediately called into action to block a ferocious Kluivert strike. His imposing and no-nonsense approach was very much needed to ensure three vital three points.

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team was powerful in his defensive duties and a genuine threat in the opposition box within a commanding first half.

In the second period of the game, the former Celtic man needed to repel advancing pressure as his team struggled to get out of their half. The leadership and character of the man rallied his team despite struggling to keep a worthy adversary at bay.

Ryan Gravenberch – 8.0

The Duch midfielder was keen to hold his central position and repel counter-attacking opportunities through his zone in a solid first-half showing. Had a tremendous move late in the first half before firing over the bar.

After the break, the former Ajax prodigy was a little haphazard against a vibrant adversary, something which tested the defensive acumen of the versatile midfielder.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 7.0

The Hungarian skipper was directed early on and nearly created a solid opportunity after a penetrating run towards the Cherries goal. After another chance, the rampaging midfielder saw his shot well saved when he really should have scored. Some poor footing hampered the energised man at times.

In the second 45 minutes, the former RB Leipzig star was needed to maintain his power running, however, much of that was to cover and press a team that had taken control of the game.

Alexis Mac Allister – 7.0

The Argentina World Cup World Cup winner was the controlling presence of the Reds midfield and allowed his team to dominate much of the first half.

In the second half of this game, the former Brighton man was unlucky not to score after a spell of pressure. The booking and intense game state saw the midfield man leave the pitch on the hour.

Subbed – 60 mins

Luis Díaz – 7.0

The Columbian attacker started as the False Nine and struggled at times to maintain the physical approach of the Bournemouth backline. Half chances arose and drifted away in a good spell in the first half. A diving header nearly doubled the lead, however, it would have been called for offside if converted.

After the restart, the former Porto man was a little lost as his team came under siege by their hosts.

Cody Gakpo – 7.0

The Dutch forward started on the left of an attacking front three and had a good shot saved early on. The 6ft 4inch attacker won the penalty after a penetrating run into the Cherries box. A thoroughly successful first half saw the winger able to be a continual presence on the flank.

After the halftime break, the former PSV man was a little peripheral early on as his team struggled to create anything noteworthy.

Subbed – 70 mins

Mohamed Salah – 9.0

The Egyptian King was quiet and brimming with intent until he scored the opening goal from the penalty spot. The 32-year-old produced a great cross which Trent should have scored with his header. A first-half showing improved after the goal, with good chances to score or create arriving as the match settled into an enjoyable game state.

After the intermission, the record-breaking goalscorer was nearly the creator of a Mac Allister goal, before he dragged wide a good chance moments later. Ended the game with a wonderful goal into the far corner.

Subbed – 88 mins

Man of the match

Substitutions;

Curtis Jones – 8.0 (on 60)

Came on to offer more control after the Mac Allister booking. Assisted Mohamed Salah and enjoyed a very good second half.

Conor Bradley – 6.0 (on 70)

Came on to offer renewed defensive attributes.

Darwin Núñez – 6.0 (on 70)

Came on to offer renewed energy and possibly should have scored.

Wataru Endō – 6.0 (on 88)

Came on to offer more ball-winning capabilities.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 9.0

The Dutch manager picked what is now considered to be his best starting eleven, especially within encounters where the opposition is deemed far more than the all-too-common low-block brigade.

The second-half substitutions were well-timed and effective against a strong outfit.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Bournemouth 2 – 2 Liverpool