Mohamed Salah has returned from the Africa Cup of Nations only to stumble into a piece of unwanted history at Anfield. The Egyptian forward started in Liverpool's shock defeat to Bournemouth, a result that means he has now been on the losing side in seven of his last eight Premier League starts - equalling a dismal record set by Dirk Kuyt during the club's struggles in 2012.

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, England (AP) — Dominik Szoboszlai was hero and villain for Liverpool as the home side broke down a spirited Barnsley 4-1 on Monday to set up a FA Cup fourth round tie against Premier League rival Brighton.

Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates after scoring his free kick Justin Setterfield/) Liverpool are in a strong position to seal a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase after beating Marseille in France.

Bournemouth take on Liverpool in the Premier League at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.The Cherries were held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion in their last outing, while the defending

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli apologized to Conor Bradley after bundling the injured Liverpool defender off the field in the final seconds of the teams' 0-0 draw in the Premier League on Thursday.

In a thrilling display of talent, Virgil van Dijk scored for Liverpool during their 23rd Premier League match against Bournemouth, marking a significant milestone in his career. This goal not only highlighted his exceptional skills as a defender but also tied him with club legend Sami Hyypiä for the most goals scored by a defender in the history of Liverpool's Premier League tenure.