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8+ min ago (770+ words) Gary Neville says he expects Mohamed Salah to stay put until the end of the season after the forward made his return for Liverpool in the side's 2-0 win over Brighton. Salah sent shockwaves around the game with a bombshell interview following the Reds' 3-3 draw with Leeds last weekend, in which he suggested he had been "thrown under the bus' by Arne Slot. It came after Slot had decided to name Salah amongst his substitutes for three games in succession, with the 33-year-old remaining on the bench for the entirety of the Premier League contest at Elland Road. Liverpool and Slot were emphatic with their response to Salah's explosive remarks, leaving the Egyptian out of their squad that went on to beat Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night. It led to serious questions over Salah's Liverpool future in…...

18+ min ago (631+ words) There was an early VAR review during Brentford vs Leeds Brentford had a penalty overturned by a lengthy Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check as the Bees pursued a fourth straight home win at the expense of Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday. Igor Thiago had scored from the spot in each of Brentford's previous three home games and the striker seemed set to have a chance to continue that run when Gabriel Gudmundsson was adjudged to have dragged down Dango Ouattara, who was then ruled offside in a decision announced on-pitch by referee John Brooks following a three-minute delay. "It didn't look as if there was much in it," former Scotland international Pat Nevin told BBC Sport, adding that a penalty would have been "tough" on Leeds. "That is the softest of soft ones. If you touch a…...

19+ min ago (320+ words) J'rgen KloppAddressed in recent hours, J'rgen Klopp opened up about the Real Madrid coaching job, potentially to replace Xabi Alonso.According to AS, J'rgen Klopp has no desire to take a seat on th... Addressed in recent hours, J'rgen Klopp opened up about the Real Madrid coaching job, potentially to replace Xabi Alonso. According to AS, J'rgen Klopp has no desire to take a seat on the bench right now. This was confirmed by Oliver Mintzlaff, Red Bull's global head of football, who said Klopp "has hinted that he does not wish to coach at the moment." This statement comes at a sensitive time for both Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid. According to the Spanish outlet, every match for the club feels like a constant test, with pressure far exceeding the result of any single game. AS reports that Xabi…...

20+ min ago (679+ words) LONDON (AFP): Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal as Aston Villa kept up their title charge. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest demolished struggling Tottenham 3-0 while Sunderland saw off local rivals Newcastle 1-0 thanks to a Nick Woltemade own goal. Arsenal, who have set the pace this season, squeaked home on Saturday with a 2-1 win against bottom-club Wolves, thanks to two own goals. That put the pressure back on City, who have been showing ominous signs that they are finding their feet in recent weeks. Pep Guardiola's men braced for a tough task at Selhurst Park against high-flying Palace and had to withstand pressure from the home side. But they were clinical, with two goals from the ruthless Erling Haaland and one from Phil Foden. "It is a really tough place…...

21+ min ago (667+ words) Labour figures should "focus on the day job" of delivering for the public and Sir Keir Starmer is "not going", Shabana Mahmood has said amid fresh speculation about Andy Burnham's ambitions. The Home Secretary said everyone within the party had their "role to play" in backing the Government after reports the Greater Manchester Mayor is seeking a Westminster comeback, which his allies have not denied. Rumours of a potential leadership challenge have intensified in recent weeks, with a Labour briefing war over suggestions of a coup last month focusing attention on the Prime Minister's position. Speaking to broadcasters on Sunday, Ms Mahmood suggested that "every single person" had thought about the top job, but added: "That is not the same as plotting to overthrow a prime minister for God's sake." Asked whether she would consider a leadership bid if Sir…...

24+ min ago (375+ words) Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk revealed that he had a chat with star man Mohamed Salah following his recent outburst, subsequent punishment and eventual reintegration into the Merseyside team. Van Dijk stressed the value the Egyptian brings to the table and highlighted the essence of his presence and role in the Merseyside club's future. "I've told Mo Salah I want him to stay. The rest I'm not going to tell you," the Dutchman said. "Mo is going to AFCON and we all hope he'll be successful "there and he'll come back and be "important for us for the rest "of the season," he added. "The other side "of it is that we all know football and we "have no idea what is going to happen," the stopper-back continued. "I hope that he stays because he is one of my leaders…...

35+ min ago (318+ words) While Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future remains in doubt, his legacy at Anfield cannot be questioned. And if Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton does prove to be his last game for the Reds, he has managed to break one final record. Once taunted as a Chelsea flop before he revived his career at Fiorentina and Roma, the Egyptian now stands alone as the player with the most goal involvements in Premier League history for a single club. Having come on as a 26th-minute substitute - his first appearance since claiming he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club last week - his corner was headed in at the back post by Hugo Ekitike on the hour mark. Salah's 277 goal involvements (188 goals, 89 assists) for Liverpool meant he moved above former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (183 goals, 93 assists) in the standings. Liverpool parted with…...

38+ min ago (87+ words) Liverpool great Ian Rush has spent the past two days in intensive care. Rush, 64, was admitted to the Countess of Chester hospital last week with breathing difficulties. It's since been announced Rush has been suffering with flu. A Liverpool spokesperson thanked staff at the hospital for "providing the best care possible" and said "everyone at Liverpool wishes him a speedy recovery". Rush, who also played for Leeds, Newcastle and Wrexham over a 22-year career, won five First Division titles and two European Cups with Liverpool....

41+ min ago (568+ words) Following three consecutive 3-goal losses, it really felt like the wheels were coming off for Liverpool. Add in the Mo Salah Drama, and it really felt like Arne Slot could be out the door in short order. But football is a funny sport, and narratives can change'for better or for worse'with a single result. Two weeks ago, The Reds managed to stop the bleeding away to West Ham. Two draws followed, and this week they've managed a win away to Inter Milan, and a home win over Brighton. | Three wins and two draws in two weeks would not have been anything to write home about before the season started, but after two months of toil in attack, and harebrained mistakes in defense, 5 matches unbeaten is something to hang your hat on. Yesterday's win over Brighton was hardly a classic display…...

56+ min ago (473+ words) Salah came on as a first-half substitute in the win against Brighton on Saturday Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool "are absolutely united and go forward as one" after Mohamed Salah returned to the squad for Saturday's win over Brighton. Salah came off the bench for his first Liverpool appearance since claiming he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club following last weekend's 3-3 draw with Leeds. The 33-year-old was left out of the squad for the midweek Champions League win at Inter Milan, but returned for the Brighton game following talks with manager Arne Slot and claimed an assist in the 2-0 win. Salah joins up with the Egypt national team for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Monday and could miss up to eight Liverpool games if his country go all the way to the final on 18 January....