An experimental Liverpool side won at Bournemouth to record a third consecutive victory in all competitions.
Roberto Firmino’s rebound and Daniel Sturridge’s header gave the visitors a commanding 2-0 lead at half-time.
Bournemouth rallied after the break but Joshua King’s stoppage-time strike came too late for a comeback.
The result lifts Liverpool up to eighth place in the Premier League table, while the Cherries remain 13th.
Liverpool made 10 changes from Thursday’s momentous Europa League win over Borussia Dortmund as manager Jurgen Klopp named an inexperienced side.
The fringe players repaid the German’s faith with an accomplished performance which preserved their record of having never lost against Bournemouth.
Klopp’s faith in youth
Liverpool still have a slim hope of finishing in the top four but winning the Europa League is their likeliest route to Champions League qualification – and Klopp’s selection suggested he agrees.
Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward made his club debut and young defender Connor Randall was given a first Premier League start.
Jordon Ibe and his fellow winger, the less experienced Sheyi Ojo, shone as the Reds’ youngsters seized control of the first half.
However, it was two established first-team players who made the most telling contributions.
Top scorer Firmino opened the scoring from a rebound after Artur Boruc had saved Sturridge’s audacious backheel, before the England striker headed in Ibe’s free-kick just before half-time. BBC Sport