Liverpool teammates James Milner and Virgil van Dijk exchanged angry words on the field, their foreheads almost touching. They pointed, gesticulated, and looked disgusted.

On the field, Liverpool teammates James Milner and Virgil van Dijk exchanged angry words, their foreheads almost touching. They made disgusted gestures and pointed.

It's always risky to draw early-season conclusions — after all, only three rounds of games have been played — but such have been the fine margins in the Premier League.

And Liverpool have already dropped seven of them following Monday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United, which followed draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace.

United was the Premier League's crisis club for the first two weeks. Much of the focus will now shift to Liverpool.

In all likelihood, Liverpool will win its first game of the season on Saturday against Bournemouth, a promoted team that has already conceded seven goals in two losses.

On the field, Liverpool teammates James Milner and Virgil van Dijk exchanged angry words, their foreheads almost touching. They made disgusted gestures and pointed.

And Liverpool have already dropped seven of them following Monday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United, which followed draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace.

Liverpool teammates James Milner and Virgil van Dijk exchanged angry words on the field, their foreheads almost touching. They pointed, gesticulated, and looked disgusted.

It's always risky to draw early-season conclusions — after all, only three rounds of games have been played — but such have been the fine margins in the Premier League.