Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points on Saturday afternoon, securing a hard-fought 2-0 victory against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. A bright start by the hosts saw them look to create opportunities from their transitions when winning back possession,

Salah's brace helps end Bournemouth's club record unbeaten streak at 11 Premier League games. The Cherries stay outside the top four by a point, sitting seventh on the table.

Bournemouth suffered their first Premier League defeat since November against Brighton, ending their 11-game unbeaten run in the competition (W7 D4). The Cherries have only lost two league games by two or more goals this season,