It was a game that had rivals licking their lips, hopeful that today could be the day Liverpool stumbled. Bournemouth certainly gave it everything they had, creating some good chances and putting Liverpool under pressure. The Cherries hit the woodwork twice. They also had a goal ruled out for offside, with Brooks’ would-be equalizer being chalked off by VAR. And to make matters worse for the home side, Justin Kluivert missed an open goal, which could have turned the game on its head. But the story of Liverpool’s season continues to be their resilience and ability to find a way to win, even when things aren’t going perfectly. Mohamed Salah was once again at the heart of everything for the Reds, stepping up when his team needed him most. His first-half penalty, awarded after Cook’s foul on Gakpo, gave Liverpool the lead, and despite some late pressure from Bournemouth, it was Salah’s trademark strike in the second half that sealed the points. With the match looking like it could go either way, Salah’s calm finish into the top left corner was a clinical reminder of why he’s one of the best in the business.