Mohamed Salah remains unstoppable, as the Egyptian star netted a brace against Bournemouth, securing another win for Liverpool, who continue to dominate the Premier League.
The Reds now sit firmly atop the table with 56 points, holding a nine-point lead over second-place Arsenal, who are set to face Manchester City later today.
Salah Adds Two More to His Tally
Action at Vitality Stadium started with both teams creating early chances, threatening their opponents’ goal with dangerous attacking plays.
Controversy struck in the 27th minute when Cody Gakpo, contesting an aerial ball inside the box, stumbled while closely marked by a Bournemouth defender. Despite minimal contact, the Dutch forward appealed for a penalty, which was shockingly awarded after a VAR review.
Salah capitalized on the gift from the referee, calmly slotting home the penalty in the 30th minute to put Liverpool 1-0 ahead.
Despite the debatable opener, the game remained intense, with Bournemouth responding well and even finding the net—only for their goal to be ruled offside. The Cherries had several clear opportunities to equalize, but their missed chances proved costly.
In the 75th minute, Salah once again proved decisive. Picking up the ball on the right side of the box, the Egyptian cut inside onto his left foot and curled a perfectly placed shot into the far corner. The goalkeeper could only watch as the ball curled past him into the net, sealing a 2-0 victory for Liverpool.
Salah’s Record-Breaking Form, but No Contract Renewal in Sight
With his latest brace, Salah now boasts an incredible 21 goals in 23 Premier League matches, leading both the goal-scoring (21) and assist (13) charts this season.
Moreover, his 178th Premier League goal places him sixth on the all-time scoring list. However, despite his phenomenal form, Liverpool has yet to offer him a contract renewal, leaving fans uncertain about his future at Anfield.
