Jurgen Klopp tastes victory as Liverpool manager for the first time,though his team were made to work for the result by Bournemouth. 9.36pm GMTAnd that’s that! Jurgen Klopp has his first win as Liverpool manager! He smiles warmly and pats a few backs, a special hug reserved for Firmino. He walks onto the pitch and commiserates with Bournemouth, or before giving Allen a long hug followed by a forceful pep talk. Bournemouth played well tonight - Adam Bogdan had plenty to carry out - but they were moment best nonetheless,Liverpool by far the better team in the moment half, and scorers of a peach of a goal in the first. They’re in the hat for the quarter finals, and the sense of relief around Anfield is palpable. Next end for Klopp’s team: Stamford Bridge. With the monkey off the new Liverpool manager’s back,and Chelsea having something to prove, it could be quite the clash. Saturday’s a date, and then. 9.35pm GMT90 min +3: ... nothing happens.
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Source: theguardian.com