Liverpool star Mohamed Salah makes urgent request after scoring two in Bournemouth win
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Mohamed Salah has urged his Liverpool team-mates to 'stay humble' as they edge towards the Premier League title following their 2-0 win over Bournemouth.
The Cherries have been one of the most in-form sides in the Premier League in recent months.
They were on an 11-game unbeaten run in the top flight heading into their home fixture against the league leaders.
But Salah scored twice to give Liverpool their 17th win of the season from 23 games, moving them nine points clear at the top of the table.
Mohamed Salah scored twice in Liverpool's win
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The title is in their hands heading into the final few months of the season, however Salah doesn't want his team-mates to get ahead of themselves.
"It feels slightly different but last season we were the same, the season before we were very close," he said.
"But we need to stay humble and take each game at a time and we don't have to think further. Think about each game.
"Scoring goals and keeping on winning, it's an incredible feeling. But the main target is to win the Premier League with the team.
"We are moving in the right direction so let's keep going. Now it's time to relax and enjoy.
"The defence is incredible. Alisson knows how good he is for us. We've played six or seven years together and then one or two in Rome. He works very hard, I'm happy for him."
Arne Slot admitted there was an element of 'luck' in Liverpool's win before praising both Alisson and Salah for their key roles.
"It was the game we expected. They are so intense, they keep running and keep fighting every second," he said.
Arne Slot praised the Egyptian after the match
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"I said before the game, we were 3-0 up at Anfield at half-time and they kept going. We had to play at the top of our abilities and needed luck to win this game.
"The luck? I meant they hit the bar or the post two times and they were constantly trying to force things. They had other chances as well and I don't think we actually controlled the game. It was an open and even game which everyone has here, because all the teams struggle here.
"It's a very good team and a very good manager. It was difficult for us as well and was good for us to score two goals.
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Alisson was key for Liverpool
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"Alisson does incredibly well. He's been so important for so many years. It's not for me to judge who is the best in the world or the league, but I'm happy to have such a good goalkeeper.
"The second goal was the difference between the two teams. It wasn't an easy or a simple chance, the way Salah scores is so calm. It shows you how much quality he has to win a game like this. The rest of the team and him worked so hard to keep the clean sheet.
"I don't think I could have asked more than where we are at the moment. In general, this was a close call. And the Chelsea game was similar. All the other games we deserved to get the points, some other situations we deserved more than we got."
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