Liverpool extended their lead in the Premier League table with nine points after winning 2-0 against Manchester City. The Reds were dominant against the Citizens, recording their first win against Pep Guardiola’s side since October 2022.
The first half started perfectly for Arne Slot’s boys, taking the lead in the 12th minute with Cody Gakpo’s goal, who received an incredible assist for Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian’s king contribution didn’t stop only with the first goal after he scored from the penalty spot in the 78th minute to double the lead.
After the match, Liverpool’s forward was once again asked about his future and the contract running out in the summer of 2025. Speaking about it after the match, Mohamed Salah admitted that in his head he had the feeling that this could be his last match against Manchester City, so he is enjoying it to the maximum.
He said that he enjoys every minute here, it’s very special and he doesn’t take it for granted because playing for Liverpool feels like at home. He feels that is always really special to score in Anfield and win games.
The Egyptian finished his speech by saying that the team’s only target is to win the league, so he is just going to enjoy the moment and see what will happen during the season.
Mohamed Salah spoke about the situation between him and the club in the last 3-2 win against Southampton, saying that he is more out than in, and feels disappointed about the progress on his contract extension from the board.
Even Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk are in the same situation as Mohamed Salah. Both players could be free agents if the club decides to not renew their contract with Liverpool.
Liverpool’s vice-captain has already received contact from Real Madrid, who are really interested in the signing of a world-class fullback, due to the injury of Dani Carvajal who will miss the rest of the season.
The situation of the players has raised the worry of Liverpool fans who want to keep the trio for another year or more at the club. They have been a key factor in Arne Slot’s success since his arrival at the club, and they sure can continue to make great performances for many more years at Anfield.
The Reds’s next game is against Newcastle in the midweek, and another win away from home could be very important on Liverpool’s title win chances.
