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'They deserved the three points today': Jurgen Klopp admits Bournemouth merited their 1-0 win over Liverpool despite Mo Salah's penalty miss - and says he didn't enjoy 'facing a compact side' after the Reds' 7-0 mauling of Man United last week

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted he didn't enjoy 'facing a deep and compact side' after his 7-0 triumph over Manchester United last week, as his side suffered a dismal 1-0 defeat against Bournemouth to lose vital ground in the top four race on Saturday.

The Reds' monumental victory over their bitter rivals last weekend provided the tonic to a disappointing campaign at Anfield this season, but old habits crept in once again at the Vitality Stadium as Liverpool were undone by the Premier League's bottom-placed side.

Cherries midfielder Philip Billing netted the opener during a lethargic first half from the visitors, provisionally climbing Gary O'Neil's side out of the relegation zone.