Liverpool 1 - Bournemouth 0: Benteke scores on home debut as Reds clinch consecutive wins

Christian Benteke celebrates his first goal for Liverpool

CHRISTIAN BENTEKE scored on his home debut to fire Liverpool to victory over Bournemouth.

 

The Belgium striker - a £32million summer signing - finished Jordan Henderson's delivery after 26 minutes to score his first goal for the club.

Philippe Coutinho was in an offside position and went for the ball - meaning the goal should have been ruled out.

Bournemouth had already had a goal incorrectly ruled out in the opening minutes as Tommy Elphick saw his header chalked off for a push in the box.

 

The Cherries captain had apparently impeded Dejan Lovren while attacking the ball - although it looked harsh.

The visitors - in their first ever Premier League away day - gave a spirited performance with the added energy of Max Gradel.

But it was Liverpool who looked more likely to grab a second, with Benteke having a shot tipped onto the bar by Atrur Boruc in the closing minutes.

The result means Liverpool join the Manchester clubs and Leicester on six points.

Eddie Howe's side, however, remain pointless after two games.