Liverpool's Christian Benteke pops the Cherries

Liverpool 1 Bournemouth 0: Christian Benteke has a long way to go before he seals his place in the pantheon of Liverpool’s legendary strikers but winning the affection of the Kop may come a little easier.

On his home debut the powerful Belgium international delivered the kind of display they so desperately yearned for during an annus horribilis for Liverpool frontmen.

Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert mustered four Premier League goals between last season as well a great deal of indifference – though not for lack of trying in the latter’s case.