Liverpool equals scoring record with 9-0 win vs. Bournemouth

LONDON: After a winless start to the season and a dispiriting loss to their archrival, Liverpool set out to make a statement against Bournemouth on Saturday. A 9-0 win, equaling the record for the biggest-ever victory in the Premier League, sends a loud message indeed.

Liverpool blew away Bournemouth at Anfield to put their early-season struggles behind them, with Roberto Firmino scoring two goals and setting up three more. After opening the campaign with two draws and a loss, it was the kind of performance that will erase many of the questions about whether Jurgen Klopp’s team had lost their edge.

Manchester City also showed that it can never be counted out after the defending champion found themselves trailing by two goals for the second straight game. Erling Haaland netted a second-half hat trick as City rallied to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 at home — having only managed to salvage a 3-3 draw at Newcastle last weekend.

Chelsea also won on a good day for the Premier League’s traditional powers. They overcame the early sending off of Connor Gallagher to beat Leicester 2-1 at Stamford Bridge behind two goals from Raheem Sterling.

Also, Brighton beat Leeds 1-0 and Brentford drew 1-1 at home against Everton. Arsenal, the only team to start the season with three wins, had a chance to maintain their perfect record when they played Fulham at home in the late game.