Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Bournemouth, thanks to a brace from Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward not only secured the victory for his team, but also moved up to sixth in the all-time Premier League top scorers list. However, the win was marred by an injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who had to be substituted in the second half.
Liverpool Extend Premier League Lead with Victory over Bournemouth
Liverpool maintained their dominance at the summit of the Premier League standings with a hard-earned 2-0 triumph over Bournemouth on Saturday. Mohamed Salah proved to be the driving force behind the Reds' success, netting a brace to extend his tally in the league to six and move up to sixth place on the all-time Premier League scorers list.
However, the triumph was tinged with concern as right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the second half due to an unspecified injury. The extent of the setback remains uncertain, but it will undoubtedly be a blow to Liverpool's title hopes.
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Top 5 FAQs and Answers about Liverpool and Bournemouth:
1. Who has scored the most goals for Liverpool in Premier League history? Ian Rush, with 346 goals.
2. Who is the current manager of Bournemouth? Gary O'Neil.
3. What is the nickname of the Bournemouth football club? The Cherries.
4. When did Liverpool last win the Premier League title? 2019-20.
5. What is the name of Liverpool's iconic stadium? Anfield.
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