Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool resumed normal service with an unconvincing win over relegation-threatened Bournemouth on Saturday after recovering from an early jolt at Anfield.
Goals in quick succession by Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane before halftime calmed the jitters after Callum Wilson had given Bournemouth a surprise ninth-minute lead.
It was far from vintage Liverpool , however, and they struggled to finish off a Bournemouth side who could have grabbed late equaliser through Wilson.
Wilson stunned the hosts when he tapped home from close range, although it appeared he had fouled Liverpool defender Joe Gomez in the build-up.
Nathan Ake went close to making it 2-0 with a header but Bournemouth gifted Liverpool an equaliser when Jack Simpson's poor touch gave the ball to Mane who picked out Salah to score his 70th Premier League goal on his 100th league appearance.
Eight minutes later Virgil van Dijk took advantage of more careless Bournemouth passing and played in Mane who ran through unopposed to slot home.
Here are our ratings from the Premier League clash at Anfield...
Liverpool
Adrian 6
Could do little about the goal in an otherwise solid performance in Alisson's absence.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 6
Final delivery let him down at times in the first half but improved after the break.
Joe Gomez 6
Felt he was shoved in the build-up to Bournemouth's opener but looked more solid than Dejan Lovren.
Virgil van Dijk 7
Bagged an assist as he strolled through the game with his ever-calming presence.
James Milner 8
Deputised for Andrew Robertson at left-back and made a superb goal-line clearance.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 6
Worked as hard as ever in midfield without making a huge impact.
Fabinho 5
Still yet to rediscover his best form ahead of a crucial Champions League clash.
Gini Wijnaldum 7
Solid without being spectacular as he provided the energy in the middle of the park.
Mohamed Salah 7
Did well to control Mane's wayward pass and open the scoring as more records tumbled.
Roberto Firmino 6
Again the quietest member of Liverpool's feared front three and missed a late chance to score.
Sadio Mane 7.5
An assist and a goal in the first half ensured he was ultimately the difference.
Subs not used : Lonergan (GK), Keita, Minamino, Matip, Williams
Bournemouth
Ramsdale 7, Stacey 6, S Cook 6 (Simpson 19,6), Ake 7, Smith 6, Billing 6, L Cook 7, Lerma 6 (Gosling 80), Fraser 7, Wilson 7, Stanislas 6 (Solanke 65,6)
Subs not used : Boruc (GK), Gosling, Surman, Solanke, Rico, Surridge
