Newly promoted Bournemouth ingratiated themselves with the trials and tribulations of Premier League football after losing to a rather unremarkable Liverpool side 1-0.
Eddie Howe’s side gave as good as they got, boasting plenty of possession stats, however the seasiders were cruelly undone via a decisive referring error.
With 26 minutes played, Jordan Henderson cross was prodded in by new Belgian signing Christian Benteke. What was clear to see by all spectators was Philippe Coutinho attempting to get a touch whilst in a blatant offside position, enough for the goal to be disallowed under the leagues new rules, i.e. passive doesn’t apply to those with intent.
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