Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Bournemouth, with Mohamed Salah scoring both goals to move the Reds nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Arne Slot, Liverpool’s head coach, acknowledged the challenging nature of the match and credited Salah’s quality for making the difference.
“We needed a bit of luck to win this game,” Slot told Sky Sports. “Bournemouth were intense and kept running every second. We had to play at the top of our abilities and needed some luck to come away with the win.”
Despite the victory, Slot admitted that Liverpool did not control the game and praised Bournemouth for their efforts. “They hit the post twice and had other chances. It was a close call for us to win this game.”
The win extended Liverpool’s unbeaten streak to 19 games in the league, with 14 wins and five draws. Slot emphasized the importance of team performance and work-rate, highlighting Alisson Becker’s crucial saves and the defensive efforts of the team.
Slot also provided an update on Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was forced off injured in the second half. “He felt something and asked to come off,” Slot said. “We’ll have to see how he is, but I would be surprised if he plays on Thursday.”
Liverpool’s next challenge will be to maintain their lead at the top of the table and continue their impressive run of form. The team’s focus will now shift to upcoming fixtures as they aim to secure the Premier League title.
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Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool is currently 1st in the Premier League with 56 points.
In the last 23 games, it has won 17 times, drew 5 times, and lost once. In its last match, Liverpool won 0-2 against AFC Bournemouth.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 56 goals and conceding 21.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday 15th of February in Liverpool.
AFC Bournemouth performance and stats
AFC Bournemouth is currently 7th in the Premier League with 40 points.
In the last 24 games, it has won 11 times, drew 7 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, AFC Bournemouth lost 0-2 against Liverpool.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 41 goals and conceding 28.
AFC Bournemouth will play the next match in Premier League against Southampton on Saturday 15th of February in Southampton.
