Liverpool Football Club in front of their home fans at Anfield put their recent losing streak behind them after running out 2-1 winners over Bournemouth, who are currently in a battle for survival as they currently find themselves swimming in relegation waters.

Bournemouth gave the Reds a big scare after Callum Wilson opened scoring in the 9^th minute of the 1^st half, it took the table topers Liverpool until the 25^th minute to get the equalizer thanks to a goal from Mohamed Salah, which was his 80^th goal in his 100^th Premier League appearance, 8 minutes after the equalizer e the current African footballer of the year Sadio Mane coolly taken effort gave Liverpool the win and the much needed 3 points.

The win gives the Reds a 25 point lead ahead of Manchester City who will be in action against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday in the Manchester derby.

Victory over Bournemouth ended a run of three defeats in four matches in all competitions and was the ideal morale-booster before Wednesday’s pivotal Champions League second leg last-16 tie at home to Atletico Madrid, which they trail 1-0 after the first leg.

Ojeakhe Ozoya