Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk admits he has to stay focused on the job he has to do despite opposition teams seemingly now targeting his centre-back partner as a weak spot.

Bournemouth's Callum Wilson attached himself to the Dutchman's fellow central defender Joe Gomez and his physicality helped give them the lead at Anfield before the Reds fought back to win 2-1 for a league record 22nd consecutive home top-flight victory.

It was a tactic Watford employed with Troy Deeney in their surprise 3-0 victory a week ago which ended the Premier League leaders' unbeaten run.

Under-pressure Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is trying to remain confident despite just three victories in 18 league matches leaving them mired in relegation trouble.

"The last six games we have been a lot better, back to creating goals, looking a lot better. But ultimately, at this stage of the season with games running out it is about points and I would take points over performances," he said.

"You saw a team that was very motivated and hungry to do well, with quality as well.

"We have to take that confidence and use it."