Premier League 2024/25: Diaz Double Propels Liverpool to a 3-0 Victory over Bournemouth, Fulham Hands Newcastle First Defeat

Luis Diaz played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s 3-0 home triumph over Bournemouth in the Premier League, marking a strong rebound from the previous week’s shocking loss to Nottingham Forest. Diaz's quick brace set the stage for the Reds’ comprehensive victory.

Liverpool, led by manager Arne Slot, benefited from VAR, which disallowed an early Bournemouth goal due to offside. Diaz, already dangerous from the onset, capitalized in the 26th minute by breaking through the Bournemouth defense and beating goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after a long ball, scoring Liverpool’s opener.

Barely three minutes later, Diaz struck again as Bournemouth’s defense crumbled under a five-on-four Liverpool break. Darwin Nunez sealed the win with a stunning third goal, cleverly decelerating before curling a left-footed shot into the net to make it 3-0.

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While Liverpool displayed attacking prowess, there were moments of vulnerability at the back. Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher was forced into a key save, clawing the ball off the line after it struck the crossbar late in the game. Despite these defensive lapses, Bournemouth couldn’t capitalize, and Liverpool secured a comfortable victory.

Fulham Ends Newcastle's Unbeaten Streak with 3-1 Victory

Fulham handed Newcastle United their first defeat of the season with a commanding 3-1 win at Craven Cottage. Goals from Raul Jimenez, Emile Smith Rowe, and Reiss Nelson helped Marco Silva’s side secure three points, while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle saw their previously solid start falter.

Newcastle, sitting fifth in the table with 10 points after five games, briefly celebrated what they thought was a lead through Joelinton, only for VAR to rule it offside. Fulham quickly took advantage, with Adama Traore setting up Jimenez for a goal less than a minute later, putting the home side in front.

Fulham doubled their advantage in the 22nd minute when Alex Iwobi delivered a precise pass to Smith Rowe, who managed to sneak his shot past goalkeeper Nick Pope after it deflected off his hand and crossed the line.

Newcastle showed resilience in the second half, with Harvey Barnes scoring after connecting with a through ball from Jacob Murphy. However, hopes of a comeback were dashed in injury time as a defensive mistake allowed Nelson to pounce, securing Fulham’s 3-1 victory.

The win pushes Fulham to ninth place in the table with eight points, marking their second victory of the season.