In the 30th minute, Nigerian-born Philip Anyanwu Billing put Bournemouth ahead, thanks to a pass from Ouattara's brilliant counterplay, which eventually became the match-winning goal. Liverpool had a chance to equalize when they were awarded a penalty in the 68th minute following a VAR review after Adam Smith's arm blocked a shot by Diogo Jota. However, Mohamed Salah failed to convert from the spot, firing wide off the post.
The game was marked by missed opportunities on both sides, with Liverpool's Cody Gakpo having a goal ruled out for offside in the 13th minute. The Reds and Bournemouth made late attacking threats in the last minute of the encounter to find the game's second goal but could not put the ball past the goalkeepers.
The defeat is a setback for Liverpool, who have struggled for most of the campaign and were believed to be on track as they fight for European football next season. With the loss, Liverpool failed to provisional move into the top four for the first time in several weeks, as the battle for European football takes another turn.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth secured its third victory in 17 league matches, temporarily moving away from the relegation zone. The Cherries will be looking to build on their momentum in the coming weeks as they seek to climb out of the bottom three. On the other hand, Liverpool will be looking to bounce back from the defeat as they continue their pursuit of a top-four finish in the Premier League.
The result shocked many, with Liverpool reverting to old ways after their dominant win over Manchester United last week. The Reds will need to regroup and refocus as they face a tough run of fixtures in the coming weeks, including matches against Chelsea and Arsenal. Conversely, Bournemouth will be hoping to build on their impressive win as they seek to climb up the Premier League table.