Bournemouth vs Liverpool Review
Mohamed Salah once again emerged as Liverpool’s hero, scoring two goals in a 2-0 victory against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. This win extended Liverpool’s unbeaten streak in the Premier League to 19 matches and marked Bournemouth’s first loss since November. Bournemouth displayed confidence early on, nearly scoring through the threatening Antoine Semenyo, whose left-footed shot hit the post. However, the positive atmosphere at the Vitality Stadium quickly shifted to frustration when referee Darren England awarded a penalty, determining that makeshift right-back Lewis Cook had fouled Cody Gakpo. Salah took the penalty, pausing to compose himself before striking an unmissable shot into the bottom corner.
David Brooks initially believed he had scored when he finished from Milos Kerkez’s cut-back, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside call against the left-back, leaving the home team trailing at halftime for only the second time in a Premier League match this season. Arne Slot’s team needed a vital save from Alisson Becker to maintain their slim lead early in the second half, as the goalkeeper rushed off his line to block Semenyo’s shot. The determined home side kept applying pressure on the leaders, and their efforts nearly paid off shortly after Trent Alexander-Arnold was injured.
Marcus Tavernier struck a left-footed shot from outside the box that hit the far post, and the rebound fell to Justin Kluivert, who squandered the chance by sending his shot high and wide, lacking the composure that had allowed him to score five goals in his last three league matches. Bournemouth ended up regretting that missed opportunity when Salah extended the visitors’ lead with a spectacular shot that curled into the far corner, putting an end to Bournemouth’s 11-match unbeaten streak in the league.
Thanks to Salah’s two goals, the Reds have established a nine-point lead at the top, while Bournemouth, who are vying for a European spot, stay in seventh place.