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Mohamed Salah’s contract negotiations with Liverpool have been a hot topic lately. While Liverpool is keen to finalize a new contract with Salah before January, amidst interest from other clubs, including PSG and the Saudi Pro League,¹ ² some might argue it’s the right time for him to leave. Here are a few reasons why: Contract Stalemate Salah’s frustration is growing due to the slow pace of contract negotiations. He’s reportedly open to a one-year extension, but the lack of progress might push him to consider other options. Lucrative Offers Elsewhere With interest from top European clubs and lucrative offers…
Still going from strength to strength under Arne Slot’s wing, Liverpool round off 2024 on Sunday evening with a Premier League trip to West Ham United. The Reds had to do it the hard way against Leicester City on Boxing Day, but they ultimately emerged victorious by a 3-1 scoreline on a momentous day for Mohamed Salah. Thanks to Chelsea also slipping up at home to Fulham, Liverpool have maintained their unassailable advantage at the summit of the Premier League table and will enter 2025 looking down on the other 19 teams in the division. Here, Sports Mole rounds up…
Fans of Liverpool and Everton still have at least two Merseyside derbies to look forward to this season. The Reds were meant to face the Toffees at Goodison Park on 7 December, but the Merseyside derby had to be postponed due to Storm Darragh. Although Liverpool and Everton are at opposite ends of the table, form often goes out of the window when it comes to the derby. But despite the fierce rivalry between the two Merseyside clubs, there have been numerous players who have played for both clubs over the years. Indeed, 28 players have crossed the divide from…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot continued to play down the significance of their place at the top of the Premier League despite it being strengthened by their 3-1 win over Leicester. Chelsea’s surprise defeat by Fulham meant victory over the Foxes stretched their lead to seven points, with a match in hand and the halfway point of the campaign fast approaching. But Slot is maintaining his level-headed approach despite the clamour growing around their chances of adding another title to the one won in 2020. “If you are in this game for a long time like the players and I…
Liverpool cemented their status as Premier League leaders as they staged a spirited comeback to beat Leicester City 3-1. Arne Slot has now won 22 of his 27 games in charge of the club, with the Reds seven points clear of Chelsea in second place. Team MP W D L GD Pts 1 Liverpool 17 13 3 1 23 42 2 Chelsea 18 10 5 3 17 35 3 Nottm Forest 18 10 4 4 5 34 4 Arsenal 17 9 6 2 18 33 Jordan Ayew gave the Foxes an early lead, but Liverpool struck back through Cody Gakpo,…
Cody Gakpo picked the perfect time to net an exquisite equaliser for Liverpool as they came from behind to beat Leicester 3-1 on Thursday night, restoring parity in first-half stoppage time. Just as the Foxes looked as though they’d carry their lead into the interval, the Dutchman popped up to deflate the visitors with what ultimately proved to be the turning point of the match. A goal which appeared impressive watching on TV (and was described as ‘brilliant‘ by Andy Townsend on Prime Video Sport) was shown to be a truly breathtaking finish on footage captured from inside Anfield. Gakpo…
Arne Slot has explained his reasoning behind switching Cody Gakpo back to his favored position on the left-wing. The Dutchman played a starring role as Liverpool ran out 3-1 winners against Leicester City on Boxing Day. Equalising for the Reds shortly before half-time, he set up Mohamed Salah late on to wrap up the victory. The 25-year-old now has 10 goals so far this season as he continues to thrive in his favoured role. And having previously been predominantly played down the middle by former manager Jurgen Klopp, Slot explained how a tweak in Liverpool’s attacking set-up enabled Gakpo’s change…
When Arne Slot previously came up against Ruud van Nistelrooy he was left rather envious at one particular weapon at his compatriot’s disposal. “I lost once and drew once (against Van Nistelrooy),” said Slot before this game. “Cody Gakpo was in his team, so I’m happy he’s in my team now because I think in both games he scored.” Make that three from three in the trio’s new setting. Because while PSV Eindhoven vs Feyenoord is a big fixture in the Netherlands, those who impress in it and games like it know the scrutiny that will await them should they…
Chris Kavanagh will attest to that after the earful he received from the Reds’ head coach at one point during the 3-1 victory over Leicester on Thursday night, which the Premier League leaders earned after coming from behind. Until Cody Gakpo’s equaliser on the stroke of half-time, the Anfield faithtful had been left frustrated by the visitors, who were only too happy to slow down the game at every opportunity once they’d hit the front through Jordan Ayew. Slot seen remonstrating with fourth official The closing exchanges of the first half saw Liverpool seeking to quickly build upon the Dutch…
Instead of addressing his ongoing contract situation, Mohamed Salah pointedly sent a different message to fans after Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the table. Salah put the finishing touches on the comeback win over Leicester on Boxing Day, converting from an acute angle for his 19th goal of the season. The Egyptian continues to prove his worth to this Liverpool side and when asked by Prime Video after the 3-1 win if there was any contract update, Salah expertly dodged the question. Liverpool 3-1 Leicester – Player Ratings Instead, he said: “No, I want to tell…