Bournemouth claimed a sensational 3-2 victory against Liverpool, ending the Reds’ impressive 13-game unbeaten streak in the English Premier League. The dramatic win, secured by Amine Adli’s last-gasp strike in the 95th minute, sent ripples through the league and intensified scrutiny on Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
The match, held at the Vitality Stadium on January 24, 2026, saw Bournemouth take an early lead with goals from Evanilson and Alex Jimenez. Despite the home side’s commanding position, Liverpool fought back with strikes from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai, equalising to set the stage for a nail-biting finish.
However, Bournemouth managed to secure just their second victory in 15 matches, thanks to Adli’s late heroics. The defeat has raised significant concerns for Slot, as Liverpool risks slipping out of the Premier League’s top four after the weekend’s fixtures.
Having led Liverpool to Premier League glory last season, Slot had steadied the ship following a dismal run of nine defeats in 12 matches earlier this campaign. Yet, his side’s recent performances have drawn criticism, particularly during their unbeaten streak, as they now find themselves winless in five league outings.
Liverpool had dominated possession throughout the match but suffered from two costly defensive errors in the first half. Van Dijk’s casual attempt to clear a ball from Marcos Senesi allowed Evanilson to score the opener. Moments later, Joe Gomez sustained an injury while trying to avert another Bournemouth goal, leaving Liverpool to continue with ten men as Wataru Endo awaited his substitution.
Bournemouth capitalised on the visitors’ misfortunes, with Jimenez doubling their lead after catching Liverpool’s defence napping.
Van Dijk redeemed himself by heading in a corner from Szoboszlai, igniting Liverpool’s comeback hopes. Liverpool’s performance improved in the second half, with Szoboszlai equalising through a brilliant strike that showcased his skill.
Almost immediately after, Bournemouth’s goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic was called into action to deny Florian Wirtz, keeping the score level. Evanilson then squandered a golden opportunity to secure the win, firing wide with just Alisson Becker to beat.
However, it was Adli who would have the final say, capitalising on a defensive lapse from Liverpool to fire home from a tight angle, sealing a memorable victory for Bournemouth.
This win lifts Bournemouth to 13th place, now 10 points clear of the relegation zone, while Liverpool faces mounting pressure to rediscover their form in the coming weeks. The stakes are high for Arne Slot as he navigates through a challenging period, with fans eager for a return to winning ways.
