Jurgen Klopp hails ‘perfect’ afternoon after Liverpool put nine past Bournemouth

Klopp called it the 'perfect football afternoon' after Liverpool recorded their first win of the season with a record-equalling 9-0 victory against promoted Bournemouth

SATISFIED: Jurgen Klopp was delighted with his side’s record-equalling performance. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Jurgen Klopp called it the “perfect football afternoon” after Liverpool recorded their first win of the season with a record-equalling 9-0 Premier League victory against promoted Bournemouth.

Just pipped to the title last term, the Reds struggled in the opening weeks of this campaign as draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace were compounded by Monday’s galling loss at rivals Manchester United.