Mohamed Salah’s two goals secure a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth, extending Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool continued their impressive Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium on Saturday. Mohamed Salah was the standout performer, netting both goals and reaching significant career milestones.
The Egyptian forward opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a penalty, awarded after a foul on Cody Gakpo by Lewis Cook. The decision was upheld by VAR, confirming Gakpo was onside and Cook’s challenge was a trip. This goal marked Salah’s 20th Premier League goal of the season, further cementing his position among the league’s top scorers.
Bournemouth responded with determination, creating several opportunities. Antoine Semenyo and Marcus Tavernier were particularly active, but Liverpool’s defense remained resolute. The home side thought they had equalized, but VAR disallowed the goal, maintaining Liverpool’s lead.
In the 75th minute, Salah secured the victory with a signature left-footed curling shot, bringing his Premier League goal tally to 178 and surpassing Frank Lampard to become the sixth-highest scorer in the league’s history.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised his team’s resilience, acknowledging the challenge posed by Bournemouth, who had been unbeaten in their previous 11 league games. He highlighted the importance of maintaining focus as the season progresses.
The match was not without concern for Liverpool, as Trent Alexander-Arnold was substituted due to injury in the second half, potentially affecting his availability for upcoming fixtures.
This victory extends Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, reinforcing their position as strong contenders for the title. Bournemouth remains in seventh place with 40 points, reflecting their competitive season thus far.
