Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season's Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinched a dramatic comeback victory over Villarreal.Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed AEK Athens 5-1, while there were also much-needed wins for Roma and Napoli.PSG kept their place at the top of the league-phase table, but could yet count the cost of injuries suffered by Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the Parc des Princes.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-let-the-team-and-me-down-erik-ten-hag-reflects-on-cristiano-ronaldo-fallout-at-manchester-united-1792496187437">'He let the team &amp; me down': Erik ten Hag reflects on Ronaldo fallout at Man Utd</a>"We don't feel superior to any team but we trust in ourselves, in everyone who starts and who comes off the bench," Paris midfielder Ruiz told Movistar. "There's still a long way to go."Barcelona twice levelled against the two-time defending champions, but were ultimately well beaten as they slipped to their first defeat of the season."We tried to play how we want to play, we pressed them very high. There were a lot of fantastic things on show today," said Flick, whose team had won their previous 11 games in all competitions this term.Kvaratskhelia hit the post, Dembele hobbled off and Ferran Torres was denied by Barca goalkeeper Joan Garcia in a fast-paced opening.PSG took a deserved lead in the 38th minute as Desire Doue collected the ball outside the area and thumped a shot into the bottom corner.Garcia made another excellent save shortly after the break from Achraf Hakimi, before Xavi Espart burst through to level for Barca against the run of play.Kvaratskhelia and Marquinhos both pulled up injured within seconds of each other and had to leave the field.The home team continued to press, though, and Lucas Hernandez restored their advantage 18 minutes from time with a brilliant header.Lamine Yamal powered past Warren Zaire-Emery to equalise again seven minutes later.But Vitinha hammered home from outside the box in the 81st minute and Ruiz's tap-in gave Luis Enrique's team a second straight 4-2 Champions League win after seeing off Man City by the same scoreline last week.<h2>Liverpool fight back</h2>Liverpool battled back from two goals down to also maintain their 100-percent record by edging out Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield.Liverpool fell behind in the fourth minute when Georges Mikautadze pounced on a terrible error from Virgil van Dijk, before Villarreal defender Sergi Cardona strolled through their defence to make it two.Alexis Mac Allister pulled one back for the hosts nine minutes before half-time by heading in Kostas Tsimikas's corner.Andoni Iraola's men were level in first-half added time through Ronald Araujo's back-post header after Cardona inexplicably left Rio Ngumoha's cross.Mac Allister completed the turnaround by firing in from Ngumoha's square pass, and half-time substitute Florian Wirtz's first goal of the season gave the Reds some breathing space.Tani Oluwaseyi set up a nervy finish for Iraola, but Liverpool held on."We are facing very good teams. It's good to come back but we've started losing too many goals this season," Iraola told Amazon Prime.At the Etihad, Elliot Anderson put Manchester City in front with his first goal for the club, before Phil Foden made it two goals in as many games after scoring against Ipswich at the weekend.AEK halved the deficit early in the second half through Stavros Pilios, only for Rayan Cherki to sweep in City's third in the 57th minute.Foden later fired in his second and third goals in a comprehensive victory, despite Erling Haaland being rested after picking up a knock at the weekend."Slowly, but surely. Still got a long way to go, but I am going in the right direction," Foden told TNT Sports of his gradual return to form.<h2>Respite for Serie A clubs</h2>Roma eased to their first Champions League win since 2019 as the capital club brushed aside pointless Slovan Bratislava 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.All four Serie A clubs in the competition lost last week, but Napoli made it two wins from two on Tuesday for the Italian sides.Massimiliano Allegri's men were twice pegged back by Bodo/Glimt but eventually got the better of the Norwegians in a 4-3 thriller, as Scott McTominay scored a brace.Atletico Madrid played out a 1-1 draw with Stuttgart in Germany, despite playing much of the second half with 10 men.Borussia Dortmund ended a run of four straight away defeats in the Champions League with a 2-1 win over Sabah in Baku.

PSG kept their place at the top of the league-phase table, but could yet count the cost of injuries suffered by Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the Parc des Princes.

Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season's Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinched a dramatic comeback victory over Villarreal. Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed AEK Athens 5-1, while there were also much-needed wins for Roma and Napoli. PSG kept their place at the top of the league-phase table, but could yet count the cost of injuries suffered by Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the Parc des Princes. Also Read - 'He let the team & me down': Erik ten Hag reflects on Ronaldo fallout at Man Utd "We don't feel superior to any team but we trust in ourselves, in everyone who starts and who comes off the bench," Paris midfielder Ruiz told Movistar. "There's still a long way to go." Barcelona twice levelled against the two-time defending champions, but were ultimately well beaten as they slipped to their first defeat of the season. "We tried to play how we want to play, we pressed them very high. There were a lot of fantastic things on show today," said Flick, whose team had won their previous 11 games in all competitions this term. Kvaratskhelia hit the post, Dembele hobbled off and Ferran Torres was denied by Barca goalkeeper Joan Garcia in a fast-paced opening. PSG took a deserved lead in the 38th minute as Desire Doue collected the ball outside the area and thumped a shot into the bottom corner. Garcia made another excellent save shortly after the break from Achraf Hakimi, before Xavi Espart burst through to level for Barca against the run of play. Kvaratskhelia and Marquinhos both pulled up injured within seconds of each other and had to leave the field. The home team continued to press, though, and Lucas Hernandez restored their advantage 18 minutes from time with a brilliant header. Lamine Yamal powered past Warren Zaire-Emery to equalise again seven minutes later. But Vitinha hammered home from outside the box in the 81st minute and Ruiz's tap-in gave Luis Enrique's team a second straight 4-2 Champions League win after seeing off Man City by the same scoreline last week. Liverpool fight back Liverpool battled back from two goals down to also maintain their 100-percent record by edging out Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield. Liverpool fell behind in the fourth minute when Georges Mikautadze pounced on a terrible error from Virgil van Dijk, before Villarreal defender Sergi Cardona strolled through their defence to make it two. Alexis Mac Allister pulled one back for the hosts nine minutes before half-time by heading in Kostas Tsimikas's corner. Andoni Iraola's men were level in first-half added time through Ronald Araujo's back-post header after Cardona inexplicably left Rio Ngumoha's cross. Mac Allister completed the turnaround by firing in from Ngumoha's square pass, and half-time substitute Florian Wirtz's first goal of the season gave the Reds some breathing space. Tani Oluwaseyi set up a nervy finish for Iraola, but Liverpool held on. "We are facing very good teams. It's good to come back but we've started losing too many goals this season," Iraola told Amazon Prime. At the Etihad, Elliot Anderson put Manchester City in front with his first goal for the club, before Phil Foden made it two goals in as many games after scoring against Ipswich at the weekend. AEK halved the deficit early in the second half through Stavros Pilios, only for Rayan Cherki to sweep in City's third in the 57th minute. Foden later fired in his second and third goals in a comprehensive victory, despite Erling Haaland being rested after picking up a knock at the weekend. "Slowly, but surely. Still got a long way to go, but I am going in the right direction," Foden told TNT Sports of his gradual return to form. Respite for Serie A clubs Roma eased to their first Champions League win since 2019 as the capital club brushed aside pointless Slovan Bratislava 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. All four Serie A clubs in the competition lost last week, but Napoli made it two wins from two on Tuesday for the Italian sides. Massimiliano Allegri's men were twice pegged back by Bodo/Glimt but eventually got the better of the Norwegians in a 4-3 thriller, as Scott McTominay scored a brace. Atletico Madrid played out a 1-1 draw with Stuttgart in Germany, despite playing much of the second half with 10 men. Borussia Dortmund ended a run of four straight away defeats in the Champions League with a 2-1 win over Sabah in Baku.

PSG kept their place at the top of the league-phase table, but could yet count the cost of injuries suffered by Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the Parc des Princes.

Champions League: PSG thrash Barcelona; Liverpool fight back, and Man City rout AEK Athens

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who was with English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool for nine years, has been handed a six-month driving ban in the United Kingdom. Salah became a global superstar during his stay at the club, scoring 257 goals and providing 120 assists in 442 appearances. He was banned for failing to provide driver details after his Rolls-Royce was seen speeding on March 27, three days after the club announced his departure in a post on March 24.<h2>Why can't Salah drive in the United Kingdom?</h2>On March 27, Salah's Rolls-Royce was caught speeding by a camera in Wilmslow, Cheshire, according to court documents. The car was going 36 miles per hour (58 km/h) in a 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) zone. The police then sent a legal notice to Salah to identify the driver, which the footballer failed to answer.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-how-suruchi-and-kamaljeet-ended-india-s-wait-for-shooting-gold-1790317558360">Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold</a>During a hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court, under the Single Justice Procedure — under which magistrates sit in private hearings — Salah was fined £1,044 and handed a six-month driving ban.To clarify, Salah was not punished for speeding, but for failing to provide driver identification details for the car.<h2>Salah at Liverpool</h2>Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 and went on to become one of the most prolific scorers in the club's history — scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances across all competitions. As for trophies, he won the FA Community Shield (2022), FA Cup (2022), EFL Cup (2022), Premier League (2020), FIFA Club World Cup (2019), UEFA Super Cup (2019), and the UEFA Champions League (2019) with the RedsHe now plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, where he has scored seven goals so far.

Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received a six-month UK driving ban and a £1,044 fine after failing to identify who was driving his Rolls-Royce when it was caught speeding in March 2026.

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who was with English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool for nine years, has been handed a six-month driving ban in the United Kingdom. Salah became a global superstar during his stay at the club, scoring 257 goals and providing 120 assists in 442 appearances. He was banned for failing to provide driver details after his Rolls-Royce was seen speeding on March 27, three days after the club announced his departure in a post on March 24. Why can't Salah drive in the United Kingdom? On March 27, Salah's Rolls-Royce was caught speeding by a camera in Wilmslow, Cheshire, according to court documents. The car was going 36 miles per hour (58 km/h) in a 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) zone. The police then sent a legal notice to Salah to identify the driver, which the footballer failed to answer. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold During a hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court, under the Single Justice Procedure — under which magistrates sit in private hearings — Salah was fined £1,044 and handed a six-month driving ban. To clarify, Salah was not punished for speeding, but for failing to provide driver identification details for the car. Salah at Liverpool Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 and went on to become one of the most prolific scorers in the club's history — scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances across all competitions. As for trophies, he won the FA Community Shield (2022), FA Cup (2022), EFL Cup (2022), Premier League (2020), FIFA Club World Cup (2019), UEFA Super Cup (2019), and the UEFA Champions League (2019) with the Reds He now plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, where he has scored seven goals so far.

Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received a six-month UK driving ban and a £1,044 fine after failing to identify who was driving his Rolls-Royce when it was caught speeding in March 2026.

Ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, alongside Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, which is nearing a deal to buy a one-third stake in the Premier League club Liverpool FC. The club owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), confirmed the approach from the Bhatia-led group last month. &nbsp;"An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club," an FSG spokesman said in a statement to AFP. &nbsp;Bhatia was until recently a shareholder in Championship club Queens Park Rangers. Meanwhile, a Sky Sports report claims that the consortium was "closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool", with FSG preparing to announce it "as soon as this week".&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-2013-sir-alex-ferguson-chelsea-1786359930223">'Special One' Jose Mourinho admits he almost joined Manchester United in 2013</a> &nbsp;While Bezos, 62, is amongst the world's richest men, with a fortune of more than $280 billion, as estimated by Forbes magazine, Saverin's net worth is put at $33 billion.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, the business mogul Bezos has reportedly explored previous bids for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, but decided against pursuing either deal. &nbsp;The report also states that the investment in Liverpool – part of an influx of American money into the Premier League - would reportedly value the club at $6 billion. &nbsp;Also, the owners of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, FSG, bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million ($405 million), later selling a minority stake in the club (in 2023) to US private equity group Dynasty Equity. &nbsp;The 20-time English champions, Liverpool, last won the Premier League title in 2024/25 under Arne Slot, but the Dutchman was sacked in May after a turbulent season.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, alongside Facebook's Eduardo Saverin and an Amit Bhatia-led consortium, is close to acquiring a one-third stake in Liverpool FC at a $6 billion valuation. 

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, alongside Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, which is nearing a deal to buy a one-third stake in the Premier League club Liverpool FC. The club owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), confirmed the approach from the Bhatia-led group last month. "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club," an FSG spokesman said in a statement to AFP. Bhatia was until recently a shareholder in Championship club Queens Park Rangers. Meanwhile, a Sky Sports report claims that the consortium was "closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool", with FSG preparing to announce it "as soon as this week". Also read| 'Special One' Jose Mourinho admits he almost joined Manchester United in 2013 While Bezos, 62, is amongst the world's richest men, with a fortune of more than $280 billion, as estimated by Forbes magazine, Saverin's net worth is put at $33 billion. Besides, the business mogul Bezos has reportedly explored previous bids for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, but decided against pursuing either deal. The report also states that the investment in Liverpool – part of an influx of American money into the Premier League - would reportedly value the club at $6 billion. Also, the owners of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, FSG, bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million ($405 million), later selling a minority stake in the club (in 2023) to US private equity group Dynasty Equity. The 20-time English champions, Liverpool, last won the Premier League title in 2024/25 under Arne Slot, but the Dutchman was sacked in May after a turbulent season. (With inputs from AFP)

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, alongside Facebook's Eduardo Saverin and an Amit Bhatia-led consortium, is close to acquiring a one-third stake in Liverpool FC at a $6 billion valuation.&nbsp;

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nears deal for one-third stake in Liverpool FC

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Premier League champions revealed he had surgery on an ankle injury that includes a fibula fracture on Monday. Isak, signed from Newcastle for a British record £125 million ($168 million) in September, suffered the injury in the process of scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday. The 26-year-old was tackled by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven and limped off immediately after his goal.&nbsp;"Alexander Isak today successfully underwent surgery on the injury he sustained on Saturday," a Liverpool statement said. "After diagnosis, an operation was completed today on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture.&nbsp;"Isak's rehabilitation will now continue at the AXA Training Centre, with no timeframe yet placed on his return."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bruno-fernandes-injury-leaves-manchester-united-facing-midfield-headache-1766426804704">Bruno Fernandes injury leaves Manchester United facing midfield headache</a>&nbsp;Isak's injury is the latest setback in his disappointing start to his life with Liverpool. He has scored just three goals in 16 appearances since completing his protracted move to Anfield.&nbsp;&nbsp;A dispute with Newcastle meant he did not have a proper pre-season programme and arrived at Liverpool well behind his team-mates in terms of fitness.&nbsp;His season was then interrupted by a groin injury.&nbsp;Isak's absence will be a major blow for Reds boss Arne Slot, with Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo not ready to return from a muscle injury until early in the new year. It leaves Slot with Hugo Ekitike, who has five goals in his past four games, and the little-used Federico Chiesa as his only senior forwards.<h3>‘Really bad luck’</h3>"It's a huge blow because I think Liverpool were actually one attacker short anyway," former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports. "It's just really bad luck for Isak. It's probably one of the first glimpses we've seen of his real quality in a Liverpool shirt."&nbsp;Liverpool, whose Premier League title defence collapsed after a shocking run of results, have climbed to fifth in the table after extending their unbeaten league run to five games.&nbsp;Speaking immediately after the game, Slot had admitted Isak's injury was "not a good thing".&nbsp;Now Slot is likely to have to plan with Isak for a sustained period. That raises the prospect of Liverpool moving for an attack in the January transfer window.&nbsp;Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move to Anfield and Carragher said: "I think we all know he's got a buy-out clause in January and then you've got wide players in Salah and (Cody) Gakpo, who've played a lot of games through the middle as well."&nbsp;Isak's injury may also sway Liverpool to keep Salah, who had been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia following his recent claim that he had been thrown under the bus by the club and no longer had a relationship with Slot.&nbsp;Salah's rant, which came after he was left on the bench for three successive matches, prompted Liverpool to leave him out of the squad for a Champions League match at Inter Milan. But he returned to action as a substitute against Brighton before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations.&nbsp;"I think for certain now Mo Salah will be staying at the club. I think there's a good chance Harvey Elliott will come back from his loan at Aston Villa as well," Carragher said.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Isak, signed from Newcastle for a British record £125 million ($168 million) in September, suffered the injury in the process of scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday. 

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Premier League champions revealed he had surgery on an ankle injury that includes a fibula fracture on Monday. Isak, signed from Newcastle for a British record £125 million ($168 million) in September, suffered the injury in the process of scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday. The 26-year-old was tackled by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven and limped off immediately after his goal. "Alexander Isak today successfully underwent surgery on the injury he sustained on Saturday," a Liverpool statement said. "After diagnosis, an operation was completed today on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture. "Isak's rehabilitation will now continue at the AXA Training Centre, with no timeframe yet placed on his return." Also read | Bruno Fernandes injury leaves Manchester United facing midfield headache Isak's injury is the latest setback in his disappointing start to his life with Liverpool. He has scored just three goals in 16 appearances since completing his protracted move to Anfield. A dispute with Newcastle meant he did not have a proper pre-season programme and arrived at Liverpool well behind his team-mates in terms of fitness. His season was then interrupted by a groin injury. Isak's absence will be a major blow for Reds boss Arne Slot, with Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo not ready to return from a muscle injury until early in the new year. It leaves Slot with Hugo Ekitike, who has five goals in his past four games, and the little-used Federico Chiesa as his only senior forwards. ‘Really bad luck’ "It's a huge blow because I think Liverpool were actually one attacker short anyway," former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports. "It's just really bad luck for Isak. It's probably one of the first glimpses we've seen of his real quality in a Liverpool shirt." Liverpool, whose Premier League title defence collapsed after a shocking run of results, have climbed to fifth in the table after extending their unbeaten league run to five games. Speaking immediately after the game, Slot had admitted Isak's injury was "not a good thing". Now Slot is likely to have to plan with Isak for a sustained period. That raises the prospect of Liverpool moving for an attack in the January transfer window. Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move to Anfield and Carragher said: "I think we all know he's got a buy-out clause in January and then you've got wide players in Salah and (Cody) Gakpo, who've played a lot of games through the middle as well." Isak's injury may also sway Liverpool to keep Salah, who had been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia following his recent claim that he had been thrown under the bus by the club and no longer had a relationship with Slot. Salah's rant, which came after he was left on the bench for three successive matches, prompted Liverpool to leave him out of the squad for a Champions League match at Inter Milan. But he returned to action as a substitute against Brighton before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations. "I think for certain now Mo Salah will be staying at the club. I think there's a good chance Harvey Elliott will come back from his loan at Aston Villa as well," Carragher said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Isak, signed from Newcastle for a British record £125 million ($168 million) in September, suffered the injury in the process of scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday.&nbsp;

Liverpool’s Isak faces lengthy spell on sidelines after surgery on broken leg

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he would speak to Mohamed Salah on Friday morning before deciding on the forward's availability for this weekend's match against Brighton.The Egypt international accused Liverpool of throwing him "under the bus" after he was left on the bench for last week's 3-3 draw at Leeds -- the third match in a row that he did not start. Salah also said he had no relationship with the Dutch manager, when he spoke to reporters after the match at Elland Road.&nbsp;The 33-year-old was left out of the squad for Tuesday's Champions League match at Inter Milan, which Liverpool won 1-0, posting a picture on social media of himself alone in a gym at the club's training ground.&nbsp;"I will have a conversation with Mo this morning -- the outcome of that conversation determines how things will look tomorrow," Slot told his pre-match press conference."I think the next time I speak about Mo should be with him and not in here. You can keep on trying but there is not much more to say about it.&nbsp;"After the Sunderland game (a 1-1 draw on December 3 in which Salah came on as a second-half substitute) there were a lot of conversations between his representatives and ours, between him and me."&nbsp;Slot batted away further questions from reporters about the forward, but said: "I have no reasons not wanting him to stay, and that is a little bit of an answer to your question."&nbsp;Salah,&nbsp;who signed a new two-year contract at Liverpool in April which made him one of the highest paid players in the Premier League, is due to join the Egypt squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after Saturday's Brighton game at Anfield.&nbsp;The length of his absence depends on how far Egypt go in the competition in Morocco, with the final taking place on January 18.&nbsp;Salah, third in Liverpool's all-time scoring charts with 250 goals in 420 appearances, has won two Premier League titles and one Champions League triumph during his spell on Merseyside.&nbsp;He scored 29 Premier League goals last season as Liverpool romped to a 20th English league title but has managed just four league goals in 13 appearances this season.&nbsp;Liverpool are 10th in the table after a shocking run, with just two wins in their past 10 Premier League games.&nbsp;Salah has been linked with a move to the lucrative Saudi Pro League.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for&nbsp;WION&nbsp;audience.

Liverpool are 10th in the table after a shocking run, with just two wins in their past 10 Premier League games.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he would speak to Mohamed Salah on Friday morning before deciding on the forward's availability for this weekend's match against Brighton. The Egypt international accused Liverpool of throwing him "under the bus" after he was left on the bench for last week's 3-3 draw at Leeds -- the third match in a row that he did not start. Salah also said he had no relationship with the Dutch manager, when he spoke to reporters after the match at Elland Road. The 33-year-old was left out of the squad for Tuesday's Champions League match at Inter Milan, which Liverpool won 1-0, posting a picture on social media of himself alone in a gym at the club's training ground. "I will have a conversation with Mo this morning -- the outcome of that conversation determines how things will look tomorrow," Slot told his pre-match press conference. "I think the next time I speak about Mo should be with him and not in here. You can keep on trying but there is not much more to say about it. "After the Sunderland game (a 1-1 draw on December 3 in which Salah came on as a second-half substitute) there were a lot of conversations between his representatives and ours, between him and me." Slot batted away further questions from reporters about the forward, but said: "I have no reasons not wanting him to stay, and that is a little bit of an answer to your question." Salah, who signed a new two-year contract at Liverpool in April which made him one of the highest paid players in the Premier League, is due to join the Egypt squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after Saturday's Brighton game at Anfield. The length of his absence depends on how far Egypt go in the competition in Morocco, with the final taking place on January 18. Salah, third in Liverpool's all-time scoring charts with 250 goals in 420 appearances, has won two Premier League titles and one Champions League triumph during his spell on Merseyside. He scored 29 Premier League goals last season as Liverpool romped to a 20th English league title but has managed just four league goals in 13 appearances this season. Liverpool are 10th in the table after a shocking run, with just two wins in their past 10 Premier League games. Salah has been linked with a move to the lucrative Saudi Pro League. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Liverpool are 10th in the table after a shocking run, with just two wins in their past 10 Premier League games.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot to hold talks with unhappy Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie at Inter Milan after the Egypt star's extraordinary criticism of his treatment by boss Arne Slot. Salah was not included in the squad announced by Liverpool on Monday despite being seen smiling when he trained with the first team earlier in the day. Salah said on Saturday he felt like he had been&nbsp;"thrown under the bus"&nbsp;by Liverpool and that he no longer had a relationship with Slot after he was left on the bench for the third consecutive game in a 3-3 draw against Leeds.&nbsp;In the midst of a dismal season by his high standards, the 33-year-old was not even used as a substitute at Elland Road.&nbsp;"I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a sudden we don't have any relationship," Salah told reporters at the weekend in response to being left on the bench again."I don't know why but it seems to me, how I see it, that someone doesn't want me in the club.&nbsp;"It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame."&nbsp;It was reported that Salah's removal from the squad for the trip to Italy was taken with the full support of Slot, but it is believed no formal disciplinary action has been taken against him by the club.&nbsp;Salah's exile is said to be in the best interests of all parties involved, with a brief period away from selection seen as the correct response given the nature and timing of his comments.&nbsp;Salah's incendiary blast has sparked speculation that Liverpool will consider selling him in the January transfer window.&nbsp;The forward has repeatedly been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League over the last two years.After next weekend's home match against Brighton in the Premier League, Salah is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.<h2>Shadow of his former self&nbsp;</h2>Salah, who signed from Roma in 2017, is Liverpool's third-highest goalscorer of all time with 250 goals in 420 appearances for the club.&nbsp;He is the club's highest-paid player in history, having signed a new contract in April, and played a key role in Liverpool's two Premier League titles and one Champions League triumph during his iconic spell on Merseyside.&nbsp;But Salah has been a shadow of his former self during Liverpool's struggles this season -- the Premier League champions are now ninth in the table -- with just four goals in 13 top-flight appearances.&nbsp;He was dropped from the starting line-up for Champions League games against Galatasaray and Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this season in the first indication that Slot was growing frustrated with his poor form and lack of defensive effort.&nbsp;Salah's last Liverpool start was in a 4-1 defeat by PSV Eindhoven on November 26, while he is without a goal since netting against Aston Villa at the start of November.&nbsp;His astonishing outburst risked undermining Slot's authority at a time when he is trying to drag the team out of a slump which has seen them win just four of the last 15 matches.&nbsp;Salah's absence also adds to Slot's problems on the pitch as Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo have also not travelled due to fitness issues.&nbsp;As a result, Slot was only able to take a reduced 19-man squad on the flight to Milan.&nbsp;Slot and Reds goalkeeper Alisson Becker are due to attend a press conference at the San Siro ahead of Tuesday's showdown with Inter.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WIONaudience.

It was reported that Salah's removal from the squad for the trip to Italy was taken with the full support of Slot, but it is believed no formal disciplinary action has been taken against him by the club.

Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie at Inter Milan after the Egypt star's extraordinary criticism of his treatment by boss Arne Slot. Salah was not included in the squad announced by Liverpool on Monday despite being seen smiling when he trained with the first team earlier in the day. Salah said on Saturday he felt like he had been "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool and that he no longer had a relationship with Slot after he was left on the bench for the third consecutive game in a 3-3 draw against Leeds. In the midst of a dismal season by his high standards, the 33-year-old was not even used as a substitute at Elland Road. "I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a sudden we don't have any relationship," Salah told reporters at the weekend in response to being left on the bench again. "I don't know why but it seems to me, how I see it, that someone doesn't want me in the club. "It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame." It was reported that Salah's removal from the squad for the trip to Italy was taken with the full support of Slot, but it is believed no formal disciplinary action has been taken against him by the club. Salah's exile is said to be in the best interests of all parties involved, with a brief period away from selection seen as the correct response given the nature and timing of his comments. Salah's incendiary blast has sparked speculation that Liverpool will consider selling him in the January transfer window. The forward has repeatedly been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League over the last two years. After next weekend's home match against Brighton in the Premier League, Salah is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations. Shadow of his former self Salah, who signed from Roma in 2017, is Liverpool's third-highest goalscorer of all time with 250 goals in 420 appearances for the club. He is the club's highest-paid player in history, having signed a new contract in April, and played a key role in Liverpool's two Premier League titles and one Champions League triumph during his iconic spell on Merseyside. But Salah has been a shadow of his former self during Liverpool's struggles this season -- the Premier League champions are now ninth in the table -- with just four goals in 13 top-flight appearances. He was dropped from the starting line-up for Champions League games against Galatasaray and Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this season in the first indication that Slot was growing frustrated with his poor form and lack of defensive effort. Salah's last Liverpool start was in a 4-1 defeat by PSV Eindhoven on November 26, while he is without a goal since netting against Aston Villa at the start of November. His astonishing outburst risked undermining Slot's authority at a time when he is trying to drag the team out of a slump which has seen them win just four of the last 15 matches. Salah's absence also adds to Slot's problems on the pitch as Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo have also not travelled due to fitness issues. As a result, Slot was only able to take a reduced 19-man squad on the flight to Milan. Slot and Reds goalkeeper Alisson Becker are due to attend a press conference at the San Siro ahead of Tuesday's showdown with Inter. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WIONaudience.

It was reported that Salah's removal from the squad for the trip to Italy was taken with the full support of Slot, but it is believed no formal disciplinary action has been taken against him by the club.

UEFA Champions League: Mohamed Salah left out by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash after outburst with coach Arne Slot

Texas billionaire Tom Hicks, who owned an English Premier League football club and two Dallas-based professional sports teams, has died aged 79, his company said. Hicks died peacefully surrounded by family in Dallas on Saturday, according to a statement released by Hicks Holdings LLC. A passionate sports fan, the 79-year-old philanthropist owned the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars from 1995 to 2011, earning the club titles that included the 1999 Stanley Cup Championship.

He also owned baseball's Texas Rangers from 1998 to 2010, leading them to a World Series appearance.&nbsp;Hicks acquired a 50 percent stake in Liverpool FC in 2007, although his co-ownership was marked by turbulence that ultimately led to the club's sale.&nbsp;Jerry Jones, the owner, president and general manager of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, called Hicks a "champion of sports."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chinnaswamy-stadium-to-continue-hosting-ipl-matches-confirms-karnataka-deputy-cm-1765107343951">Chinnaswamy stadium to continue hosting IPL matches, confirms Karnataka Dy CM</a>&nbsp;"Tom was a close friend and a great partner. He dreamed big and watching him bring the Stanley Cup here to Dallas was something that I will always cherish," Jones said in the statement.&nbsp;"Fans could feel the heartbeat of our teams and our community together... We shared a lot of miles together, and I'll miss him greatly. My heart goes out to his family."&nbsp;Hicks is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cinda Cree Hicks, six children and 14 grandchildren.&nbsp;His family members said in a statement that, of all Hicks's achievements, his "most cherished title was 'Dad'."&nbsp;"No matter the trials and tribulations he faced in life, he was constant in his generosity and love for his family," they said.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WIONaudience.

Hicks acquired a 50 percent stake in Liverpool FC in 2007, although his co-ownership was marked by turbulence that ultimately led to the club's sale.

Texas billionaire Tom Hicks, who owned an English Premier League football club and two Dallas-based professional sports teams, has died aged 79, his company said. Hicks died peacefully surrounded by family in Dallas on Saturday, according to a statement released by Hicks Holdings LLC. A passionate sports fan, the 79-year-old philanthropist owned the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars from 1995 to 2011, earning the club titles that included the 1999 Stanley Cup Championship.

Hicks acquired a 50 percent stake in Liverpool FC in 2007, although his co-ownership was marked by turbulence that ultimately led to the club's sale.

Tom Hicks, former Liverpool FC co-owner, passes away at 79

Liverpool maintained their finest start to any season, earning a sixth straight Premier League win 3-0 over Southampton as Manchester City returned to form with a dazzling 5-0 win at Cardiff City on Saturday.

On a day when Manchester United welcomed former manager Alex Ferguson back to Old Trafford only for Wolverhampton Wanderers to spoil the party with a 1-1 draw, United's deadliest rivals continued to set a burning pace.

Liverpool had never before won their first seven games in all competitions in any season but they marked Juergen Klopp's 600th match as a manager by surpassing their 1961-62 season record when they won their first six.

A Wesley Hoedt own goal, Joel Matip's header and Mohamed Salah's poached rebound settled the game by halftime as the feelgood factor sweeping Anfield continued after the midweek Champions League triumph over Paris St Germain.

Champions Man City put their shock home Champions League defeat by Olympique Lyonnais behind them, rebounding with a crushing win at Cardiff kicked off by Sergio Aguero's opener on his 300th appearance for the club.

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The Argentine scored his 205th City goal just after the half-hour, opening the floodgates for further strikes before the break from Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan. Record signing Riyad Mahrez added his first two for City after the break.

The league favourites' convincing wins sees Liverpool lead the table on a maximum 18 points from six games with unbeaten City still pursuing hard on 16.

Chelsea, third on 15, have the chance on Sunday to join Liverpool with a perfect start to the campaign on 18 points if they win at West Ham United while Watford's 1-1 draw at Fulham in the early game kept them fourth on 13.

Ferguson, the patriarch of Old Trafford, received a cheering standing ovation as he took his seat in the stands for the first time since he underwent emergency surgery after a brain haemorrhage in May.

United looked poised to welcome him back with a win as Brazilian Fred scored his first goal for the club since his move from Shakhtar Donetsk but Jose Mourinho was left frustrated again after a recent resurgence with Joao Moutinho deservedly equalising soon after halftime.

United are already losing touch with the leaders, now eight points behind Liverpool.

Aleksandar Mitrovic joined Eden Hazard on five goals as the Premier League's top scorer when the Serb's second-half equaliser for Fulham checked Watford's best start to a top-flight campaign after Andre Gray's 90-second opener.

At the other end of the table, Burnley hauled themselves off the bottom with their first win of the season, 4-0 over Bournemouth to interrupt the Cherries' fine campaign, with goals from Matej Vydra, Aaron Lennon and a double from Ashley Barnes.

Cardiff, Huddersfield Town, beaten 3-1 at Leicester City after taking an early lead, and Newcastle United, who drew 0-0 at Crystal Palace, prop up the league on two points.

Tottenham Hotspur play at Brighton &amp; Hove Albion later on Saturday.

Liverpool maintained their finest start to any season, earning a sixth straight Premier League win 3-0 over Southampton as Manchester City returned to form with a dazzling 5-0 win at Cardiff City on Saturday.

Liverpool maintained their finest start to any season, earning a sixth straight Premier League win 3-0 over Southampton as Manchester City returned to form with a dazzling 5-0 win at Cardiff City on Saturday. On a day when Manchester United welcomed former manager Alex Ferguson back to Old Trafford only for Wolverhampton Wanderers to spoil the party with a 1-1 draw, United's deadliest rivals continued to set a burning pace. Liverpool had never before won their first seven games in all competitions in any season but they marked Juergen Klopp's 600th match as a manager by surpassing their 1961-62 season record when they won their first six. A Wesley Hoedt own goal, Joel Matip's header and Mohamed Salah's poached rebound settled the game by halftime as the feelgood factor sweeping Anfield continued after the midweek Champions League triumph over Paris St Germain. Champions Man City put their shock home Champions League defeat by Olympique Lyonnais behind them, rebounding with a crushing win at Cardiff kicked off by Sergio Aguero's opener on his 300th appearance for the club. Which performance caught your eye? #PL pic.twitter.com/hWDFsCPFFO — Premier League (@premierleague) September 22, 2018 × Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 24 #PL matches at Anfield (W16 D8), their best run in the competition since August 2009 (31) pic.twitter.com/08fAqeUBod — Premier League (@premierleague) September 22, 2018 × Matej Vydra is the 5th player to score on his 1st #PL start for @BurnleyOfficial, after Daniel Fox, Scott Arfield, Robbie Brady and Chris Wood pic.twitter.com/HUgOvx1ciy — Premier League (@premierleague) September 22, 2018 × "The manager's a big believer that fatigue is all in the mind, he prepares us right for every game, and fatigue is just a myth" - Danny Rose #BHATOT pic.twitter.com/8TbBZ5IR6B — Premier League (@premierleague) September 22, 2018 × The Argentine scored his 205th City goal just after the half-hour, opening the floodgates for further strikes before the break from Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan. Record signing Riyad Mahrez added his first two for City after the break. The league favourites' convincing wins sees Liverpool lead the table on a maximum 18 points from six games with unbeaten City still pursuing hard on 16. Chelsea, third on 15, have the chance on Sunday to join Liverpool with a perfect start to the campaign on 18 points if they win at West Ham United while Watford's 1-1 draw at Fulham in the early game kept them fourth on 13. Ferguson, the patriarch of Old Trafford, received a cheering standing ovation as he took his seat in the stands for the first time since he underwent emergency surgery after a brain haemorrhage in May. United looked poised to welcome him back with a win as Brazilian Fred scored his first goal for the club since his move from Shakhtar Donetsk but Jose Mourinho was left frustrated again after a recent resurgence with Joao Moutinho deservedly equalising soon after halftime. United are already losing touch with the leaders, now eight points behind Liverpool. Aleksandar Mitrovic joined Eden Hazard on five goals as the Premier League's top scorer when the Serb's second-half equaliser for Fulham checked Watford's best start to a top-flight campaign after Andre Gray's 90-second opener. At the other end of the table, Burnley hauled themselves off the bottom with their first win of the season, 4-0 over Bournemouth to interrupt the Cherries' fine campaign, with goals from Matej Vydra, Aaron Lennon and a double from Ashley Barnes. Cardiff, Huddersfield Town, beaten 3-1 at Leicester City after taking an early lead, and Newcastle United, who drew 0-0 at Crystal Palace, prop up the league on two points. Tottenham Hotspur play at Brighton & Hove Albion later on Saturday.

EPL wrap: Liverpool, Man City stroll; United held on Fergie return

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has backed Mohamed Salah by saying that "with Mo everything is fine".

"With Mo everything is fine. Yes, he lost the ball before we conceded the second goal (versus PSG) because it was a very intense game and things like this happen constantly," said &nbsp;Klopp during the press conference.

"But, you don't always concede a goal after that. This time we did. It was not the reason for taking him off, of course not. I am fine with him. I think he is fine with me and with the situation," he added.

The Egyptian star striker has not scored in his last three Liverpool outings and some observers have suggested he looks short of full fitness and sharpness.

"At the end of the season we will see how it was, not at the beginning. The start was good for us as a team, and for him as well. Was it like he finished last season, especially in the Premier League? No. But, he needed time last year, like we all needed time and it will take time this year," said Klopp.

During&nbsp;Champions League final in May against&nbsp;Real Madrid, Salah suffered a shoulder injury and&nbsp;he is still wearing some strapping around the area.&nbsp;

While Klopp said that Salah is physically&nbsp;fit and there are no injury concerns.

"The most important thing is physically he is in a very good shape, which helps," said Klopp.

"Salah is really ready to work for the team and it is a normal situation to have times where you don't score," added the German.

"He is just taking his time this year, just like he did last season."

The former AS Roma forward has scored twice in five games, just one fewer than at this stage last season.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has backed Mohamed Salah by saying that "with Mo everything is fine". "With Mo everything is fine. Yes, he lost the ball before we conceded the second goal (versus PSG) because it was a very intense game and things like this happen constantly," said Klopp during the press conference.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has backed Mohamed Salah by saying that "with Mo everything is fine". "With Mo everything is fine. Yes, he lost the ball before we conceded the second goal (versus PSG) because it was a very intense game and things like this happen constantly," said Klopp during the press conference. "But, you don't always concede a goal after that. This time we did. It was not the reason for taking him off, of course not. I am fine with him. I think he is fine with me and with the situation," he added. The Egyptian star striker has not scored in his last three Liverpool outings and some observers have suggested he looks short of full fitness and sharpness. "At the end of the season we will see how it was, not at the beginning. The start was good for us as a team, and for him as well. Was it like he finished last season, especially in the Premier League? No. But, he needed time last year, like we all needed time and it will take time this year," said Klopp. During Champions League final in May against Real Madrid, Salah suffered a shoulder injury and he is still wearing some strapping around the area. While Klopp said that Salah is physically fit and there are no injury concerns. "The most important thing is physically he is in a very good shape, which helps," said Klopp. "Salah is really ready to work for the team and it is a normal situation to have times where you don't score," added the German. "He is just taking his time this year, just like he did last season." The former AS Roma forward has scored twice in five games, just one fewer than at this stage last season.

'With Mo everything is fine,' says Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp sprang a surprise as he left Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino on the bench for Sunday&#39;s Merseyside derby against Everton.

Coutinho and Firmino, who have scored nine Premier League goals between them this season, were shock omissions from the starting line-up at Anfield.

In total, Klopp made six changes from Liverpool&#39;s midweek Champions League thrashing of Spartak Moscow.&nbsp;

There are rare starts for forward Dominic Solanke, midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and defender Andrew Robertson, while Jordan Henderson also returned to the team.

&quot;Dom&#39;s good enough. There are a lot of English players on the pitch today so they know about the importance of the derby, for sure,&quot; Klopp said.

&quot;Dom is a footballer from head to toe, he is all around a really proper professional.

&quot;It&#39;s a part of the season where you have to make the changes when you can make the changes.

&quot;I think all the Champions League sides, or Europa League sides, made a lot of changes in midweek.

&quot;Their games, maybe they were not as important as ours was. We had to go through a very intense game.&quot;

Coutinho and Firmino, who have scored nine Premier League goals between them this season, were shock omissions

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp sprang a surprise as he left Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino on the bench for Sunday's Merseyside derby against Everton. Coutinho and Firmino, who have scored nine Premier League goals between them this season, were shock omissions from the starting line-up at Anfield. In total, Klopp made six changes from Liverpool's midweek Champions League thrashing of Spartak Moscow. There are rare starts for forward Dominic Solanke, midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and defender Andrew Robertson, while Jordan Henderson also returned to the team. "Dom's good enough. There are a lot of English players on the pitch today so they know about the importance of the derby, for sure," Klopp said. "Dom is a footballer from head to toe, he is all around a really proper professional. "It's a part of the season where you have to make the changes when you can make the changes. "I think all the Champions League sides, or Europa League sides, made a lot of changes in midweek. "Their games, maybe they were not as important as ours was. We had to go through a very intense game."

Merseyside derby: Klopp leaves Coutinho, Firmino on the bench

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