Bournemouth Stun Liverpool with Dramatic Stoppage-Time Winner

AFC Bournemouth delivered a sensational upset in the Premier League on January 24, 2026, defeating defending champions Liverpool 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium thanks to a last-gasp goal from Amine Adli.The Cherries raced into a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half through clinical finishes from Evanilson in the 27th minute and Raúl Jiménez in the 33rd. Liverpool responded just before halftime when Virgil van Dijk headed home to make it 2-1.

The second period saw the Reds fight back valiantly, with Dominik Szoboszlai equalizing in the 80th minute to set up a tense finale. However, Bournemouth held firm and snatched victory in the fifth minute of added time. Adli scrambled the ball home from a tight angle following a chaotic goalmouth scramble, sending the home crowd into raptures amid snowy conditions.

The result marks a significant blow to Liverpool's faltering title defense under Arne Slot, extending their winless league run and drawing sharp criticism from fans online. Bournemouth, meanwhile, claimed a priceless three points that boost their mid-table ambitions.

Adli's heroics earned widespread praise as the match-of-the-moment hero in what many called "a game for the ages." The defeat leaves questions hanging over Liverpool's form as fixture congestion and injuries take their toll.