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CloseBournemouth a big one - Slot

Liverpool moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah scored twice in a 2-0 win against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Arne Slot's leaders were aiming to become to first team to beat their hosts in the league since November 23 and they were given a stern test en route to ending an 11-match unbeaten run for Andoni Iraola's side.

The league's top scorer Salah, as so often during this wonderful Liverpool season, was the difference, scoring a penalty in the first half and a brilliant solo goal in the second to secure his team's 17th win in their 23 games, but along the way Bournemouth put up a real fight.



League leaders visit Andoni Iraoa's impressive Cherries | 3pm kick-off at Vitality StadiumArne Slot returns to strong Liverpool XI after midweek rotationBournemouth: Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara.Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Luis Diaz, Gakpo.GOAL!

Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool (Salah, 74 min)Full-time: Bournemouth 0-2 LiverpoolLiverpool go nine points clear at the top

So Liverpool have opened up a nine-point lead in the Premier League title race as Mohamed Salah continued his sensational season with both goals in a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

Arne Slot's side rode their luck at times against a side unbeaten in 11 league games but Salah once again proved the difference as he took his league tally to 21 this season.

Salah rifled home a penalty after half an hour and then curled home an exquisite second in the 75th minute.

Bournemouth, who remain seventh, hit the woodwork twice -- through Antoine Semenyo when it was 0-0 and then Marcus Tavernier shortly before Salah wrapped up the points.

Liverpool have 56 points from 23 games, with second-placed Arsenal and Nottingham Forest on 47.

Arsenal host Manchester City, who are fourth with 41, on Sunday.

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 17:12

Full-time: Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool

It’s all over.

A great effort by Bournemouth, but an unfortunate penalty and a brilliant Salah finish have proved their undoing, along with the woodwork and Alisson’s sharp saves.

1 February 2025 16:57

Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool

90 min: A smart save by Alisson, getting down to his right to keep out another Semenyo effort.

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 16:54

Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool

87 min: Salah is replaced by Wataru Endo.

He was only involved for a few moments but that was enough.

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 16:51

Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool

83 min: Perhaps if Bournemouth score now then we could be in for an entertaining finish, but the reality is that in a tight game, Salah has been more decisive than Semenyo in the penalty box, and it is probably too late.

1 February 2025 16:47

Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool

80 min: Bournemouth have missed another big chance, this time via Semenyo missing the target when through on goal.

Lovely.

Salah bends the ball home for Liverpool's second goal (Action Images via Reuters)

1 February 2025 16:37

Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool

70 min: Tavernier cuts inside and fires a brilliant shot from 25 yards which crashes against the post.
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