Liverpool defeats Bournemouth 2-0, extends Premier League lead

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot acknowledged that his team was fortunate to secure a 2-0 victory against Bournemouth, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League by nine points. Mohamed Salah's two goals, including a controversial penalty awarded after Cody Gakpo's apparent stumble, proved decisive, although Bournemouth felt aggrieved over several close decisions, including a denied equalizer due to a borderline offside. Slot emphasized the importance of luck in such tightly contested matches, noting that Bournemouth, who had a strong home record, hit the post twice and had other chances thwarted by Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson. Despite the win, Slot recognized the challenge posed by Bournemouth, who had previously defeated several top teams this season. The victory marked Liverpool's 19th league game unbeaten since Slot took charge, further solidifying their bid for a record-equalling 20th title. With 15 games remaining, Liverpool's strong defensive performance and Salah's continued scoring prowess are key to their title aspirations.