Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez opened his account for the season in the 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth and was quick to show his emotion after netting.

Liverpool icon Luis Suarez has sent a message to Darwin Nunez in light of the Reds' 3-0 win over AFC Bournemouth. The Uruguayan opened his account for the campaign as Arne Slot's side bounced back from the defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Virgil van Dijk has praised Darwin Nunez for his goal in Liverpool’s win over Bournemouth on Saturday, but says the striker must overcome his ‘rival’ Diogo Jota to succeed at the club.

Arne Slots sends message to Darwin Nunez over keeping his place in Liverpool side after ending wait for goal - Nunez found the net on first start under Slot

For the second weekend in succession, the gaps began to appear around Anfield as home supporters realised there was little chance of additional time altering the outcome. This time, though, there was none of the disgruntlement and disappointment that greeted the final whistle of a week previous as Liverpool fans departed delighted after witnessing an afternoon of reassurance and encouragement.

Darwin Nunez scores stunner after Luis Diaz’s brace in Liverpool’s routine win - The striker has now netted four goals in his last three games against the Cherries.

Darwin Nunez scored Liverpool's third goal against Bournemouth on Saturday, following on from two Luis Diaz strikes in the first half of the Premier League clash