EPL: Liverpool Move Nine Points Clear After Salah's Double Sinks Bournemouth

Mohamed Salah scored a stunning double as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth, moving nine points clear of their nearest rivals.

Mohamed Salah was the hero once again for Liverpool, scoring a crucial brace in a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The win extended Liverpool's unbeaten Premier League run to 19 matches, solidifying their position at the top of the table.

Bournemouth had entered the match on a high, having won their previous two games by a combined score of 9-1. Their confidence was evident in the early stages, with Antoine Semenyo coming close to scoring with a powerful left-foot shot that crashed against the post. However, the Cherries' momentum was short-lived, as Liverpool were awarded a penalty after Lewis Cook was deemed to have clipped Cody Gakpo.

Mohamed Salah's brace extends @LFC's lead at the top to NINE points! 🔴👊 pic.twitter.com/sBxmAJgs6i

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Salah, Liverpool's reliable talisman, took charge of the penalty, calmly slotting it into the bottom corner to give his team a crucial lead. The Egyptian forward's composure under pressure proved decisive, and his goal set the tone for Liverpool's eventual victory.

David Brooks thought he had swiftly leveled the score for Bournemouth when he drove the ball home from Milos Kerkez's cut-back. However, his celebrations were short-lived, as the goal was disallowed due to an offside call against the left-back. This decision sent the hosts into the break trailing, a deficit they had faced only once before in a Premier League home game this season.

Mo Salah. Unstoppable 😤 pic.twitter.com/XhvvSRJODc

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In the second half, Bournemouth's Arne Slot's team required a crucial save from Alisson Becker to preserve Liverpool's narrow lead. The goalkeeper made a decisive intervention, storming off his line to narrow the angle and thwart Antoine Semenyo's attempt. Despite this setback, the persistent hosts continued to pressure the leaders.

Bournemouth's patience nearly paid off when Marcus Tavernier curled a left-footed shot from distance against Alisson's far post. The rebound fell kindly to Justin Kluivert, but he failed to showcase the composure that had seen him score five goals in his previous three league appearances, blazing his effort high and wide. This miss proved costly, as Mohamed Salah soon doubled Liverpool's advantage with a stunning strike.

Salah's brace sealed a 2-0 win for Liverpool, ending Bournemouth's 11-game unbeaten league run. As a result, the Reds have moved nine points clear at the top of the table, while European-chasing Bournemouth remain in seventh spot.