Promoted Bournemouth are still waiting for their first Premier League points after succumbing to a controversial Christian Benteke goal in a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool last night.

Belgian forward Benteke, playing his second Liverpool game following his close-season transfer from Aston Villa, scored the game’s only goal in the 26th minute despite Philippe Coutinho’s involvement from an offside position.

Bournemouth had earlier had a goal ruled out, rather unluckily, and the south coast side impressed with their willingness to attack at every opportunity.

Liverpool, one of four teams to win their opening two fixtures, travel to Arsenal next while Bournemouth, who have yet to score this season, visit West Ham.

Next fixtures

Saturday: 13.45 Manchester United vs Newcastle. 16.00 Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa; Leicester vs Tottenham; Norwich vs Stoke; Sunderland vs Swansea; West Ham vs Bournemouth.

Sunday: 14.30 West Brom vs Chelsea. 17.00 Everton vs Man. City; Watford vs Southampton.

Monday, August 24: 21.00 Arsenal vs Liverpool.

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