Anfield was rocking during Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Bournemouth, with one Cherries fan admitting that a myth about the atmosphere has been “dispelled.”
The Reds got their Premier League title defence off to a winning start last Friday, but they needed late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah to get them over the line.
Speaking on Back of the Net on YouTube, Bournemouth fan Sam Davis said Anfield was the best he has ever heard it, adding that his opinion on the atmosphere has changed.
“We’ve previously been on an away day here and it’s been poor,” Davis said.
“But I’m not stupid – we need to understand the caveats for this.
“For instance, nine out of 10 times when Liverpool play Bournemouth, it’s not going to be as vocal as when you play Man United, Man City or Everton.
“There also needs to be lots of context around the noise, in terms of how the match goes.
“If you score a late winner, whoever you’re playing, the crescendo is going to outweigh the three cheers you have when you win 3-0, or in Liverpool’s case, 9-0.
“I was there, it was horrible!
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Friday, August 15, 2025: Bournemouth supporters stand in silence as they pay tribute to Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in July, during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. Liverpool won 4-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
“On this occasion, there was another factor – the Diogo Jota and Andre Silva tribute, which obviously heightened the emotions.
“All things considered, I think this was the loudest I have ever, ever experienced Anfield.
“As Bournemouth fans, we give Liverpool a bit of a hard time because we feel as though we turn up, you sing You’ll Never Walk Alone excellently, but after that, there’s not much to it. It’s a touristy atmosphere.
“This time, though, was different. Of course, it spiked during the end, but throughout it, I thought your support was pretty good.
“Again, it leans into the Jota stuff, I’m sure, and also the fact that maybe all of us are just absolutely buzzing that the Premier League is back after a three-month break.
“But when Chiesa scored the third, my God that chant, that was so loud, and it fully dispelled the myth that Anfield is only loud for the big games.”
These are refreshingly honest remarks, with the Anfield atmosphere often such a divisive talking point with rival supporters.
It’s not rocket science that the ground will be less fervent during a routine 3pm win on a Saturday, compared to a Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Friday, August 15, 2025: Liverpool supporters on the Spion Kop stand in silence as they pay tribute to Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in July, during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. Liverpool won 4-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
There are times when the Anfield atmosphere can be disappointing, which leads to wider discussions about the corporate side of modern football.
That said, when Liverpool’s world-famous stadium is at its peak, as it was after Chiesa scored against Bournemouth, it is unrivalled.