Christian Benteke reflects on debut Anfield goal for Liverpool

Christian Benteke brushed aside the controversy over his first Liverpool goal to reflect on a satisfactory home debut. The Reds’ £32million summer signing hit a disputed winner as the Merseysiders snatched a 1-0 victory over Barclays...

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Benteke: Liverpool targeting Premier League summit stay

Christian Benteke: Finished at close range for Liverpool's winner Christian Benteke brushed aside the controversy over his first Liverpool goal by insisting they are focused on keeping their 100% run going. The Reds' £32.5million...

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Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini transfer latest: Watford and Inter Milan linked

As the summer transfer window nears its end, Liverpool strike duo Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini are yet to find new homes. The much-maligned duo are clearly seen as no part of Brendan Rodgers‘ future plans at Anfield, and Liverpool...

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Nathaniel Clyne happy with Liverpool’s defensive resilience

Nathaniel Clyne says he is pleased with Liverpool’s current defensive performances, following successive Premier League clean-sheets. The 24-year-old put in an impressive display in the 1-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday evening,...

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Nathaniel Clyne and James Milner proving to be major upgrades for Liverpool

Nathaniel Clyne and James Milner have fitted seamlessly into the Liverpool side, and are huge improvements on their predecessors, writes Henry Jackson. Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday is not a game that will be spoken...

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“Liverpool have recaptured the art of grinding out results” – Papers react to 1-0 win over Bournemouth

Liverpool edged out Bournemouth at Anfield on Monday night, and we take a look at how the morning newspapers reacted to the victory. The performance may have been far from fluent, but to pick up another three points when the side...

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Christian Benteke praised, but Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has foot injury

Brendan Rodgers hailed Christian Benteke after the 1-0 win over Bournemouth - but admits Jordan Henderson is struggling with a foot injury. Benteke’s first goal for the club following his £32.5million switch from Aston Villa,...

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Video: Brendan Rodgers’ post-Bournemouth win – Praise for Benteke

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was understandably delighted that £32.5 million signing Christian Benteke scored his first goal for the club on his home debut against Bournemouth. “I thought he was a real hand full tonight,” said...

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Benteke and Clyne Impress, but Lallana Ineffective Again: 5 Talking points from LFC 1-0 Bournemouth

Following Liverpool’s nervy 1-0 victory against Eddie Howe’s impressive Bournemouth, Ben Twelves picks a number of discussion points from Monday’s clash. Brendan Rodgers’ Reds made it two wins from two with a hard-fought victory...

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Report: Lucas and Sakho could both leave Liverpool FC this month

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers kept the same matchday squad vs. Aston Villa on Monday night, meaning Lucas Leiva, Mamadou Sakho and Lazar Markovic weren’t involved again. Sakho’s absence vs. Stoke City last week had been put down...

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Eddie Howe laments refereeing decisions, Rodgers happy with Benteke showing

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe had no doubt two refereeing errors had cost his side the chance of victory at Liverpool. The promoted Cherries went down 1-0 at Anfield after a controversial Christian Benteke strike and having a goal...

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Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth: Player Ratings

Liverpool made it two 1-0 wins from two opening Premier League games, courtesy of Christian Benteke’s goal vs. Bournemouth. Jack Lusby provides his player ratings. Liverpool 1-0 AFC Bournemouth Anfield – Premier League – Monday,...

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Player Focus: Christian Benteke vs. Bournemouth

Christian Benteke once again led the line for his new club as he made his home bow in the Reds’ Barclays Premier League clash with Bournemouth. Here, Press Association Sport assesses how the £32.5million Belgium striker fared in...

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“Performance unconvincing, result important” – Liverpool fans react to 1-0 win over Bournemouth

Following Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth at Anfield on Monday night, we round-up the best of the social media reaction from the game. It was far from a classic, just like at Stoke on the opening weekend, but the Reds got the...

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Christian Benteke's home debut for Liverpool assessed

Christian Benteke: Positive start with Anfield winner Christian Benteke marked his home debut for Liverpool with a goal, and while it was a positive start, there is still room for improvement. Just over a week after struggling...

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Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth: Christian Benteke scores winner on Anfield debut

Liverpool beat Bournemouth 1-0 at Anfield on Monday evening, thanks to Christian Benteke’s controversial first-half goal. Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth Premier League – Anfield – Monday, 17th August 2015 Goals: Benteke (26) Pre-match Brendan...

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Christian Benteke's first goal for Liverpool earns 1-0 Premier League win v Bournemouth

Christian Benteke: Celebrates his winner at Anfield Christian Benteke scored his first goal for Liverpool as the Reds maintained their 100% start with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth at Anfield. Benteke, a £32.5million capture from...

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