Premier League: Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez help Liverpool hammer Bournemouth 3-0

Liverpool turned around their fortunes in the Premier League with a 3-0 win against Bournemouth. Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez were on the scoresheet for the Arne Slot side.

In Short

• Liverpool turned around their fortunes in Premier League
• Arne Slot's team beat Bournemouth 3-0
• Liverpool had lost to Forest 0-1 in the previous match

A quick-fire double from Luis Diaz propelled Liverpool to a commanding 3-0 Premier League home win against Bournemouth on Saturday, allowing the Reds to bounce back from last week’s disappointing 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.

Diaz was electrifying in the first half, masking Liverpool's defensive frailties with a dazzling attacking display from the left wing that overwhelmed the visitors. By halftime, the contest felt effectively decided.

Bournemouth had an early goal from Antoine Semenyo ruled out by VAR due to offside, causing groans from the home fans who feared another shock defeat. However, relief turned to joy when the goal was overturned.

Diaz quickly went to work, forcing keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga into a fine save in the eighth minute. He continued to threaten before finally breaking through in the 26th minute, beating Kepa to a long ball and firing it home.

Less than three minutes later, Diaz netted his second goal as Bournemouth was sliced open during a five-on-four break. The Colombian skillfully used his left foot to drive the ball between the legs of the advancing Kepa, marking his fifth goal in five league games.

Darwin Nunez then added a spectacular third, darting down the right before slowing his pace, only to accelerate suddenly and curl a left-foot shot into the net, extending Liverpool's lead to 3-0.

With the game firmly in Liverpool's control, the second half featured little of note except for the Premier League debut of Enrico Chiesa, who came off the bench and showcased the talent that led the Merseysiders to pay Juventus a reported £10 million ($13.32 million) for him.

Despite their offensive dominance, Liverpool remained occasionally vulnerable at the back. Keeper Caoimhin Kelleher had to claw away a ball that struck the bar from a late corner, but Bournemouth couldn’t find a way back into the game, and the hosts emerged as easy winners.