Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, thanks to a brace from Mohamed Salah.
Match Recap
Despite Bournemouth’s energetic start, it was Liverpool who took the lead in the first half after Salah converted a penalty. The Cherries pressed aggressively, but Liverpool exploited the space on the counter.
Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert missed a golden opportunity to equalize in the second half, and soon after, Salah sealed the victory with a stunning curling strike past Kepa Arrizabalaga.
This win moves Liverpool nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table, adding pressure on Manchester City and Arsenal, who face off on Sunday.
Bournemouth Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga | 6.9/10 |
| RB: Lewis Cook | 6.4/10 |
| CB: Illia Zabarnyi | 7.5/10 |
| CB: Dean Huijsen | 7.4/10 |
| LB: Milos Kerkez | 7.4/10 |
| CM: Ryan Christie | 7.0/10 |
| CM: Tyler Adams | 7.0/10 |
| AM: Justin Kluivert | 7.3/10 |
| RW: David Brooks | 6.5/10 |
| ST: Dango Ouattara | 6.8/10 |
| LW: Antoine Semenyo | 7.0/10 |
Liverpool Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Alisson | 7.6/10 |
| RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold | 6.7/10 |
| CB: Ibrahima Konate | 6.9/10 |
| CB: Virgil van Dijk | 7.2/10 |
| LB: Andy Robertson | 7.0/10 |
| CM: Ryan Gravenberch | 8.4/10 |
| CM: Alexis Mac Allister | 6.6/10 |
| AM: Dominik Szoboszlai | 7.1/10 |
| RW: Mohamed Salah | 9.1/10 ⭐ Player of the Match |
| ST: Luis Diaz | 7.1/10 |
| LW: Cody Gakpo | 7.5/10 |
Key Takeaways
✅ Mohamed Salah’s Brilliance – A clinical performance with two goals, reinforcing his status as the Premier League’s top scorer.
✅ Bournemouth’s Missed Opportunities – Kluivert’s missed chance proved costly as Liverpool capitalized.
✅ Liverpool’s Defensive Resilience – Alisson and Van Dijk marshaled the backline brilliantly to keep a clean sheet.
✅ Title Race Momentum – With Arsenal vs. Man City looming, this win gives Liverpool an edge in the title race.
Final Verdict
Liverpool proved their championship credentials with a professional away performance, led by a vintage Salah display. Bournemouth fought well, but their lack of cutting edge ultimately cost them.
Final Score: Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool
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