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      Mohamed Salah hasn’t been at his best this season? Dream Team stats tell a different story

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      MOHAMED SALAH (£8.6m) has set an immense standard for himself.Since joining Liverpool, the Egypt international has averaged 31 goals per season in all competitions.
      Naturally, this relentlessness has translated into Dream Team success on an almost unprecedented level – no player has produced more points since his return to the game in 2017.
      And it’s because Salah has set such a high bar that he has occasionally faced criticism even when his output has been rather good.
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      The 30-year-old has copped more flak this season than in any other since he signed for the Reds with several high-profile pundits accusing him of falling off after agreeing to a lucrative new contract.
      In some sense, the accusations have been valid.
      With eleven goals in 25 appearances, 2022/23 looks set to be Salah’s least fruitful Premier League campaign in a Liverpool shirt yet.
      However, it would be a stretch to describe him as anything close to average when considering the wider context, especially in the realm of Dream Team.
      While Salah’s league tally may be no more than decent, he’s been positively prolific in the other competitions.
      He’s scored eight goals in 534 minutes of Champions League action – no player has more in the competition at this stage – and he also bagged in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup before Liverpool’s relatively quick eliminations.
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      Outside of the Premier League, Salah has scored ten goals in eleven games at a rate of one every 74.3 minutes.
      This season’s top scorer in the Champions League
      Combine all the competitions and the Reds’ No11 boasts a tally of 21 goals in 36 outings, a record most forwards would take a pay cut to guarantee.
      And the Dream Team rankings make for even better reading.
      At the time of writing, Erling Haaland (£9m) and Marcus Rashford (£6.5m) are the only assets with more points than Salah – and the former pair are arguably amid the best individual campaigns of their respective careers.
      DREAM TEAM POINTS

      Haaland – 278 pts
      Rashford – 240 pts
      Salah – 211 pts

      Liverpool have been under par but Salah has provided plentiful returns once againCredit: GETTY
      It’s possible that some critics have had their view of Salah skewed by Liverpool’s season as a whole, which has undoubtedly been underwhelming.
      Bar an astonishing comeback against Real Madrid in the Champions League, the only thing Jurgen Klopp’s side will have to play for as the campaign reaches its climax is fourth place.
      However, Dream Team managers know better than most to separate individuals from the teams they represent.
      Salah sent out a potent reminder of his pedigree at the weekend as he banked 21 points at Man United’s expense – he was the lead architect of the 7-0 thrashing at Anfield.
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      More broadly, he’s taken 60 points from his last six games spread over four Game Weeks.
      It appears reports of Salah’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. More

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      Fans loving Arsenal icon Thierry Henry’s epic reaction to Olivier Giroud after knocking Spurs out of Champions League

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      THIERRY HENRY shared an epic reaction with Olivier Giroud after knocking Tottenham out of the Champions League. Giroud started for AC Milan in the 0-0 draw against Spurs, which saw the Italians through to the quarter-finals.
      Thierry Henry had an epic reaction after Tottenham were knocked out of the Champions LeagueCredit: Paramount+ via Twitter
      His hilarious reaction was directed towards Olivier GiroudCredit: Paramount+ via Twitter
      And fans loved Henry’s jubilant conversation with GiroudCredit: Paramount+ via Twitter
      Following the game, the former Arsenal and Chelsea star was interviewed by CBS Sports on Paramount +.
      And on the show, Gunners icon Henry could not help having a laugh with his fellow Frenchman.
      A jubilant Henry said: “Hey, oh la la, the big man.
      “(In French) The guy is handsome, beware!”
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      Fans loved the interaction between the pair, with one saying: “Every clip from this studio makes me smile, every single one!”
      A second admitted: “Don’t understand a thing but I’m in stitches.”
      A third commented: “Always loved Thierry.”
      Arsenal fans also believed his former links to the club fuelled the joke.
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      One hypothesised: “Man is just happy seeing a former gooner knocking out their rivals.”
      While another added: “Henry couldn’t hold his laughs seeing a former gooner knocking out Arsenal rivals.”
      It was certainly a motivating factor for Giroud, who said: “It means a lot. I received a nice warm welcome here.
      “As an ex-gunner, it always feels good to win against Tottenham. It was a great atmosphere.”
      Henry is typically joined in the CBS studio on Champions League nights by Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher and host Kate Abdo.
      They are normally involved in some sort of wind-up, with a recent joke seeing them drink cans of 7up in a dig towards Manchester United. More

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      Leeds vs Brighton LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as relegation-battling Whites take on high-flying Seagulls

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      LEEDS welcome Brighton to Elland Road in need of three Premier League points.The Whites find themselves level on points with 18th-place Everton following their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.
      And they come up against a Brighton side fresh from pummelling West Ham 4-0.

      Kick-off time: Saturday, March 11 – 3pm GMT
      TV channel: Not televised in the UK

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      Bournemouth vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Reds look to build on Man Utd mauling – stream, TV channel

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      TOP four chasing Liverpool go up against Bournemouth hoping to build on their 7-0 Premier League pummelling on Manchester United.Goals from Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino handed the Red Devils their heaviest defeat since Wolves in 1930.
      While Reiss Nelson’s stoppage time strike saw Arsenal snatch all three points from the Cherries in their recent outing.

      Kick-off time: Saturday, March 11 – 12:30pm GMT
      Live stream: BT Sport
      TV channel: BT Sport 1

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      Liverpool ‘increasingly confident of Jude Bellingham transfer but Dortmund star will only join if huge condition met’

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly growing confident about landing Jude Bellingham – but their success could hinge on one condition. The 19-year-old has emerged as one of world football’s most in-demand stars.
      Dortmund signed Bellingham in the summer of 2020 for £25m from BirminghamCredit: Alamy
      Dortmund will likely command a huge fee with Bellingham’s contract not expiring until 2025.
      And Liverpool are now confident they can break free from the chasing pack and make the marquee signing, according to the Mail.
      But much could depend on how the Reds finish the season.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side have finally found some form, especially after Sunday’s demolition of Manchester United.
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      If Liverpool can finish in the top four, that could be a big factor for Bellingham.
      He has played in the Champions League in the last three seasons, with this campaign coming to an end on a frustrating night at Stamford Bridge earlier this week.
      Other clubs interested in Bellingham, including Real Madrid and Manchester City will almost certainly be able to offer games in Europe’s top competition next season so the stakes are high for Liverpool.
      After four wins in five league games, they sit 5th in the table, three points behind Tottenham with a game in hand.
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      Even with Champions League football, Liverpool face an almighty battle for Bellingham.
      Bellingham’s father Mark was allegedly holding talks with interested parties in a London hotel this week before Dortmund played Chelsea. More

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      Everton vs Brentford LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Bees look to pile misery on struggling Toffees

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      EVERTON continue their Premier League survival mission with a tough encounter against in-form Brentford.The Toffees are winless in three which includes a 4-0 thrashing from Arsenal.
      While the Bees recently ran out 3-2 winners in their West London derby match against Fulham.

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      ‘Phil Jones wouldn’t do that’ – Man Utd tell Frenkie de Jong to finally join after spotting girlfriend’s row with Pique

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have told Frenkie de Jong to finally move to Old Trafford after spotting Gerard Pique appear to disrespect his girlfriend.The Red Devils were heavily linked with a move for De Jong last summer but the Barcelona star was not interested in a switch.

      Gerard Pique protested after Frenkie de Jong asked him to switch seats

      De Jong was left perplexed by his ex-team-mates stubbornness
      Mikky Kiemeney glared at the camera after the incident
      United even reportedly had an offer for the Dutchman accepted but De Jong refused to switch.
      Erik ten Hag could try to sign him again in the summer and fans are still keen for the move to happen.
      And many have told De Jong that he’ll feel much more loved in Manchester after footage re-emerged of his ex-Barca team-mate Pique appearing to disrespect him and his fiancee Mikky Kiemeney.
      An issue seemed to arise between the pair after Pique REFUSED to move seats to let De Jong sit next to his partner.
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      De Jong and another individual could be seen asking Pique to move, but the defender stayed put and dismissed their request rather aggressively.
      De Jong, 25, then glanced behind at Mikky with a quizzical look on his face, as if he could not believe what just happened.
      Mikky then turned to the camera with a glaring look on her face.
      One fan reacted to the video by jokingly telling De Jong to move to Old Trafford.
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      They wrote: “Come to Man Utd bro, we won’t treat you like this, I promise.”
      Another supporter added: “Treated like an outcast…😭😭😭

      “He will be worshipped by fans and players if he agreed to join us…but blind loyalty 😭.”
      And a third said: “[Phil] Jones would never do this…come to Old Trafford 😂” More

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      Thierry Henry says everyone knows who Jude Bellingham wants to join with star linked with huge Premier League transfer

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      THIERRY HENRY has claimed everyone knows who Jude Bellingham wants to play for when he leaves Borussia Dortmund.Bellingham, 19, has been linked with a host of Europe’s biggest clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea.
      Jude Bellingham is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summerCredit: Getty
      Thierry Henry believes he knows where Bellingham wants to goCredit: Twitter
      But Arsenal legend Henry believes all of those sides are set to miss out on the England midfielder.
      That’s because he understands Bellingham has his heart set on Liverpool.
      While discussing Kylian Mbappe’s future on CBS’ Champions League coverage, Henry made a passing remark to Jamie Carragher.
      He said: “Bellingham wants to play for Liverpool, right? Everyone knows that.”
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      Liverpool legend Carragher, grinning from ear to ear, replied: “I hope so.”
      Bellingham, who is set to cost around £100million, is widely regarded as one of the hottest young talents in European football.
      Earlier this week, it was reported his father, Mark, who manages his son’s career, met with Real Madrid chiefs.
      However, Jurgen Klopp’s men are still hopeful they can agree a deal for the former Birmingham man – who is under contract until 2025.
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      And they could use his potential arrival as extra motivation to secure Champions League football next season.
      Liverpool sit fifth in the Premier League table and will move into the top four if they win their game in hand.
      Speaking about Bellingham back in December, Klopp said: “I don’t like to talk about money when you talk about a player like him. Everyone can see he is just exceptional.
      “If you mention to someone who has no clue about football, or who knows about football and has not watched it for a while (and ask) ‘How old do you think Jude Bellingham is?’, I don’t think anyone would get even close to his age.
      “They would say 28 or 29 because he plays so maturely. He played an exceptional World Cup. Absolutely exceptional.
      “With all the things he has and things he can improve, to describe him I would say the things he can do are difficult to learn, and the things he can improve are easy to learn.
      “So, yes, he is a really good player. What can I say? I have thought that already for two or three years since he had his breakthrough at Dortmund.
      “Everybody knew already but I have no idea what that means for the money side of it.
      “I really think if we all want to do him a favour then we do not talk too much about money. I mean that from an England point of view. Do not throw any hurdles in his development.” More