Liverpool defence shines as Iraola's side edge Bournemouth

Liverpool grind out a hard-fought win at Bournemouth, with a third straight clean sheet stealing the spotlight.

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What happened. Liverpool beat Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, with Alexander Isak scoring his fourth goal of the season. The win was built on a solid defensive display, keeping a third consecutive Premier League clean sheet.

• Liverpool have now kept three straight Premier League clean sheets for the first time since September 2024.
• Andoni Iraola's side did not concede an xG higher than 0.76 in any of those three games.
• Alisson made a crucial first-half save to deny Evanilson, while Virgil van Dijk was superb.

“The more times they play together, the more solid the defensive line becomes.”

— Andoni Iraola

Liverpool remain unbeaten in all competitions as Iraola looks for more from his attackers.

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