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      Mo Salah provides huge update on Liverpool contract situation as he breaks Premier League record in Tottenham thrashing

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      MO SALAH made history in Liverpool’s thrashing at Tottenham – and provided an update on his contract situation. The Premier League leaders ran out 6-3 winners at Spurs with Salah scoring twice. Mo Salah gives an update on his Liverpool futureLuis Diaz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister also got in on the goals as Liverpool extended their lead at the top. And Salah became the first player in Prem history to reach ten goals and ten assists before Christmas. He told Sky Sports: “I didn’t think about it before the game to be fair but I’m glad I done it, a few times. “Something made me happy and proud just keep working hard.” READ MORE IN footballSalah, 32, is approaching the final six months on his contract but is yet to strike an agreement to extend it. The Anfield legend has publicly revealed his desire to stay at the club but continues to admit no deal has been reached. Asked if there is an update, Salah replied: “No.” Salah is now Liverpool’s fourth highest scorer of all time on 229 goals – with Ian Rush leading on 346. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAsked if he can beat Rush’s record, Salah responded: I don’t know how he scored that many goals, to be fair.”I think the football in that time was quite seven versus seven and not really 11 versus 11. “He’s a great legend for the club and we have a good contact. Whatever I’m going to end my career with I’m happy about it, so let’s see.”Tottenham boss Postecoglou REFUSES to answer questions after his team ship another hatful of goals in Liverpool loss More

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      Tottenham boss Postecoglou REFUSES to answer questions after his team ship another hatful of goals in Liverpool loss

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU hit back at fresh scrutiny over his attacking style — as Tottenham shipped six to Prem leaders Liverpool.The fed-up Spurs boss argued with a TV reporter and was close to blowing his top following repeated questioning over tactics.Ange Postecoglou refused to answer questions after Spurs lost 6-3 to LiverpoolCredit: Sky SportsSpiky Postecoglou, whose dodgy defence has conceded 13 goals in the last three home games, snapped: “I’m just going to stop answering these questions.”Postecoglou pointed to the injuries to keeper Guglielmo Vicario as well as centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.Tottenham’s first-choice left-back Destiny Udogie also started on the bench as Arne Slot’s pace-setters ran riot in North London.The Aussie added: “If people can’t see the obvious, I’m not going to point it out. Make of it what you want, yes, we’re conceding goals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“If you want to discount the fact we’re missing a goalkeeper, two centre-backs and left-back . . . “I don’t know what to say any more.”Postecoglou was pushed over whether Spurs will benefit from his commitment to attacking football in the long term.He said: “I have been really patient the last 18 months sitting up here answering the same questions over and over again.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“If people want me to change my approach, it’s not going to change.“We are doing it for a reason, we are doing it because we think it will help us to be successful.”Tottenham fans protest ‘Levy out’ with black balloons as Spurs chairman akwardly watches on during Liverpool lossPostecoglou described this thumping defeat as “painful” which leaves Spurs 11th and eight points off the top four.Yet they have scored more goals than anyone else in the top flight with 39 and are in a Carabao Cup semi-final.Supporters even sang Postecoglou’s name at 5-2.Asked about the fans’ reception, the Tottenham chief replied: “I thought the fans were good today, very good, given it was a difficult day.“Maybe some of them understand the situation we’re in right now. It seems many don’t.“I hope they see what we’re trying to build here as I really believe it’s going to be something that gives the club and fans what they want.”Postecoglou said last month if his side were still tenth at Christmas then he would expect  people not to be “happy”.That was  pre-injury crisis but this defeat left his side in the bottom half.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “All I can do is navigate us through a difficult period.“If you’re saying tenth means I’m not doing a good job and I should be uncomfortable, well that’s for others to judge.” More

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      Jamie Carragher slammed as ‘really, really unfair’ in heated scenes live on Sky Sports after Liverpool thrash Tottenham

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was slammed as “really, really unfair” in heated scenes over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool future.The right-back played a key role in his side’s 6-3 epic win at Tottenham on Sunday, helping the Reds sit top of the table at Christmas.Jamie Carragher clashed with Jamie Redknapp over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s futureRedknapp was having none of what Carragher was sayingLiverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: AFPAlexander-Arnold has been one of Arne Slots’s most important players all season.But his future remains unclear as his contract enters its final six months.The defender has so far failed to agree an extension with Liverpool and is free to talk to foreign clubs next month.Real Madrid are reportedly favourites to sign Alexander-Arnold, with the England ace not commanding a transfer fee.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking on Sky Sports, Carragher questioned why Alexander-Arnold would not at least pen a new short-term deal with Liverpool in order to get his side a transfer fee.But this led to an amazing on-air clash with fellow former Anfield star Jamie Redknapp, who branded Carragher “really, really unfair” for his demands to Alexander-Arnold.Carragher initially said: “I just think as a local player, it is a long time living in that City. Trent has been at the club for 20 years.“I don’t think it would be nice for Liverpool supporters to feel like, ‘Han on, we are winning everything, what more do you want?’”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRedknapp replied: “I think it is negligence from Liverpool, the fact they are in this position. “If you are going to do that, you have to respect the decision he makes. A young player who has given everything, if he wants to try a different culture.Mo Salah drops yet another hint about leaving Liverpool win days after admitting he was ‘more out than in’ Redknapp wants Liverpool to sort out Trent’s situation NOW“If I was in the dressing room, I would go, ‘I would love you to sign, but good luck’. If there is a chance to go to Real, how do you turn that down?”Carragher fired back: “If I was advising Trent, a lot of it is to do with the free transfer.“It is that feeling that you are leaving us for nothing, where is our money to replace you? I would say, sign a contract, have a decent buyout clause and if Real want to buy you in 12 months…”But Redknapp was unhappy with that statement, saying: “I think you’re being really, really unfair. You can’t turn around and tell him to sign a contract.“If he gets injured after signing a contract, then what happens? He has got an opportunity for a five-year deal or whatever at Real and try something different.“I have total respect for whatever it is he wants to do because he has given everything to Liverpool.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCarragher ended the discussion by adding: “I am saying that Liverpool supporters, I am with them everyday on the streets of Liverpool and now how they feel.“It doesn’t matter if we agree with that.” More

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      Tottenham fans protest ‘Levy out’ with black balloons as Spurs chairman akwardly watches on during Liverpool loss

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      TOTTENHAM fans protested against chairman Daniel Levy ahead of their defeat to Liverpool.Spurs were outclassed by the league leaders, who inflicted a 6-3 defeat to leave Ange Postecoglou’s side in the bottom half at Christmas.Tottenham fans protested Daniel Levy ahead of the defeat to LiverpoolCredit: GettyA small group of fans gathered outside of the groundCredit: GettyLevy Out balloons were supposed to be released during the matchCredit: GettyThe chairman watched on as his side were thrashed 6-3Credit: PAThe Tottenham boss has copped his fair share of flack this season, and he confronted the angry travelling support after an insipid defeat to Bournemouth.But ahead of the Liverpool match a small group of supporters marched against Levy.Banners were held up calling for the long-term club chief to leave his post, with supporters carrying black balloons bearing the words: “L£VI OUT”.One banner read: “I don’t care about Levy and he don’t care about me.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile another took a broader aim at the owners, saying: “To dare is too dear. ENIC out.”Organisers planned to release the black balloons onto the pitch in the 24th minute, but few reached the grass.Tottenham fans have put up with soaring prices since the move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, yet results on the pitch have gone backwards.They sit 11th going into Christmas having lost eight of their 17 Premier League games.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTheir saving grace this season is their cup form, having progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-final this week following a win over Manchester United.But Spurs have not qualified for the Champions League since 2022 and there has been little return on the more than £1billion spent on transfers since the club last won a trophy in 2008.Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou channels his inner Gladiator as he defends his gung-ho tactics More

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      Michael Owen the ‘only person in football who saw this coming’ as incredible Premier League prediction resurfaces

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      MICHAEL OWEN’S bold Premier League top-four prediction resurfaced and has led to immense praise for the England legend.Owen, 45, left football fans stunned in August when he claimed reigning Premier League champions Manchester City would finish FOURTH after winning a record four titles in a row.Michael Owen predicted Manchester City would finish fourthCredit: GettyOwen’s bold prediction has resurfaced and led to immense praiseCredit: GettyThe ex-Liverpool and Manchester United star even suggested that City could struggle to make the top four, especially if they endure a rough start to the campaign.Owen told Casino Hawks last summer: “Arsenal and Manchester City will go in virtually everybody’s top-four predictions and I think Liverpool will probably be in there as well despite there being some questions over how well Arne Slot will fit in.”I had a thought about Newcastle but Aston Villa are solid and look to be still improving.”In terms of the order, my thought process is if City are not gonna win it, they could actually drop away a little bit.Read More on Football”It’s almost like if City are not gonna be really in the race after 10 games then their priority could go elsewhere – I think there could be a big surprise this season.”I’m going to go for Arsenal first, Liverpool second, Aston Villa third and Manchester City fourth.”After Owen’s prediction City experienced a shocking collapse that saw them dropping to seventh place in the table and losing a staggering nine out of their last 12 matches across all competitions.And fans took to social media to resurface the legendary striker’s bold prediction, that would see Man City manager Pep Guardiola enduring his worst ever finish if it comes true.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOwen caught wind and tweeted: “Glad you noticed.”And fans stormed Twitter to praise the pundit’s brave call at a time when many continued to back the Citizens for a fifth straight Premier League title before their unbelievable breakdown.Pep Guardiola looks battered and bruised in interview after Feyenoord draw as fans ask ‘what’s happened in dressing room?’ One fan tweeted: “He’s probably the only person in football that saw this coming.”Another commented: “He got slated for this, but fair play. He saw their struggles before a lot of us.”A third wrote: “The king is back.”This fan said: “Best pundit in town.”And that one stated: “You saw it coming bro.”Manchester City have endured an unbelievable collapse after four straight titlesCredit: Getty More

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      Ruben Amorim refuses to confirm Marcus Rashford return date as Gary Neville gives damning verdict on ‘inevitable ending’

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      RUBEN AMORIM will not offer a return date for Marcus Rashford, as United legend Gary Neville insists the England star may have played his last game for the club.For a third time in eight days, Rashford was left out of Amorim’s match day squad for the catastrophic 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.Marcus Rashford’s return to Man Utd’s first team is still unclearCredit: GettyRuben Amorim let him out of the 3-0 defeat to BournemouthCredit: GettyHe was in attendance at Old Trafford on Sunday, in a club tracksuit, but has yet to be re-integrated into the squad – unlike Alejandro Garnacho who was, like Rashford was axed for last weekend’s Manchester derby win but has come on as a sub in the last two games.And former United skipper Neville believes the Rashford situation is in danger of becoming a distraction for Amorim and the club.He said: “It is not really big team news any more.“It is something of a norm, a pattern has developed over the last week. It was a surprise last weekend.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It is getting to the point where you leave him out three games on the bounce something really is obviously going wrong or has gone wrong.“And it is not looking great for both Marcus’ future at the club or Manchester United keeping him either.”I suspect it is getting to that point in the journey where it has got an inevitable ending.”It is a distraction for the manager. It does become obvious that he probably has to leave and that the club want him to leave – it will probably work for both parties.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWith the January window barely a week away, that prospect may come into focus in the coming days, with Neville citing recent examples of players who have benefitted from a move away.He said: “There are good examples as well of players who have struggled at United.Old Trafford starts LEAKING midway through Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd press conference as fans say ‘perfect metaphor’Gary Neville reckons the signs are clear that Rashford will goCredit: AFP“Jadon Sancho has gone to Chelsea and is doing better, Scott McTominay wasn’t struggling but he left to go to Napoli and he is doing well, so Marcus might think it is the right thing for him as well.”Amorim, meanwhile, still insists there is no disciplinary aspect to the decision to again leave him out – and simply cites the reason as a “selection” matter.Amorim said: “It’s my decision and it always will be.“It is selection. I want to see the best of my players and I try different things with different players. That’s my focus.”Amorim insists he has not ruled Rashford out of the Boxing Day visit to Wolves but did not offer any clarity.He said: “It depends. We will see.” More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘locked in transfer battle with European giants’ for former Man City star Leroy Sane

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane.Sane, 28, enjoyed four successful years at Manchester City, where he won two Premier League titles and the FA Cup, but returned to Germany in 2020.Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are eyeing Bayern Munich star Leroy SaneCredit: GettySane is also being targeted by Barcelona ahead of the January transfer windowCredit: RexHowever, the winger’s contract runs out in June and there has been no breakthrough in negotiations with the German giants so far.According to Sport, the standstill between the Germany international and the Munich outfit has led to intense interest from some of Europe’s elite clubs.Among them are United, Chelsea as well as Tottenham ahead of the January transfer window.However, the Premier League trio could face competition from Barcelona, who are very interested in Sane.Read More on FootballBarca need more quality down the wings especially after losing Lamine Yamal to injury.That has led to reports suggesting the Blaugrana are keeping tabs on Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.However, Barcelona’s financial woes are pushing them towards more affordable cases, such as Sane who could become a free agent in the summer.However, the German prefers to stay in the Bundesliga despite the complicated contract talks with his current club.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBayern would prefer to agree on a new deal with a lower salary, especially considering the options down the wing with Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise and Kingsley Coman available.Sane has scored just five goals and bagged one assist in 19 appearances this season.Leroy Sane shoves Marc Cucurella in Euros clashIn his career at Bayern, he has 53 goals and 51 assists in 194 matches.Sane was once highly thought-of at Man CityCredit: EPA More

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      Tottenham 3 Liverpool 6: Reds tighten grip on top as Salah, Diaz and Co run Spurs ragged in bonkers nine-goal thriller

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      NOTHING could save Spurs this time.Not the referee or linesmen inside the stadium or the VAR operator at Stockley Park. Certainly not Tottenham’s absolutely shocking defence.Mo Salah added two more goals to his tally to sink TottenhamCredit: AlamyDominik Szoboszlai had one of his best games in a Liverpool shirtCredit: ReutersTrent Alexander-Arnold was also key to everything the Reds did well including one perfect assistCredit: ReutersLuis Diaz got on the scoresheet twiceCredit: GettyJames Maddison’s goal made it 2-1 before Spurs capitulatedCredit: EPAWhile last season’s meeting between these two provided us with the biggest cock-up in VAR, this was a walk in the park for the officials.Because like everyone else, they were able to just watch in total bemusement at another bonkers game at the Tottenham Stadium.Weirdly, despite the fact they conceded three times, this was one of Liverpool’s easiest wins of the season and they will be four points clear at Christmas with a game in hand.You hate to think what the aggregate scoreline will be when these two teams meet in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn October 2023, it was Luis Diaz whose goal was incorrectly disallowed for offside after the VAR mistakenly believed the on-field decision had been to award the goal, allowing Spurs to win 2-1.So it was only right that Diaz should start and finish the scoring. After heading the first,Alexis Mac Allister made it 2-0 and while James Maddison pulled one back, shambolic Spurs could not reach half-time without conceding again as Dominik Szoboszlai nodded the third.Mo Salah struck twice for goals no 17 and 18 of the season before Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke both scored – only for Diaz to grab his second.Yet Liverpool could easily have got 10 goals. While Spurs continue to be without keeper Guglielmo Vicario and centre-backs Sergio Romero and Micky van de Ven, this was still embarrassing.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBefore the game, Spurs fans protested against chairman Daniel Levy and the club ownership. There were only a few hundred disgruntled supporters although a bigger protest is expected and this result will not help their mood.Because still, the performances under Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou will divide opinion and they are clearly not learning from their lessons.Gary Neville tells Jamie Carragher to ‘f off’ after Liverpool legend performs incredible U-turn on ‘selfish’ SalahFor example, after what happened in the second half three days earlier, when he gifted Manchester United two goals, you would have thought Fraser Forster would have been a bit more careful when the ball was at his feet.Yet staggeringly just two minutes into the game, his attempted chip to Djed Spence landed at the grateful feet of Mo Salah who rushed his shot and fired into the side netting.Incredibly, in the first 18 minutes alone, Salah had five good chances which included a shot against the bar.So Tottenham could not argue that Liverpool did not deserve their lead halfway inside the first half. Diaz got between Pedro Porro and Radu Dragusin to score with an excellent header although this was all down to Alexander-Arnold’s stunning cross who then had Diaz pretend to polish his boot.Alexander-Arnold was excellent for Liverpool although he was lucky, at 0-0, to avoid conceding a penalty after shoving over Maddison.Liverpool’s second came when both Spence and Szoboszlai both jumped to meet Andy Robertson’s cross and the ball looped into the air for Mac Allister who used his head to plant an effort past Forster.Mac Allister was then guilty of offering Spurs a route back when he failed to control a pass from Alexander-Arnold under a challenge from Kulusevski. Maddison took a couple of touches before curling his effort into the bottom right corner.Yet at least, you would have thought Tottenham could get to half-time yet this proved too difficult.Alexander-Arnold’s left-footed punt upfield was met with a header by Szoboszlai and Salah ran onto the flick. Just when Spurs thought Salah would release Diaz, he delivered a reverse pass to Szoboszlai who buried a shot through Forster’s legs.After failing to score five goals in that first half, Salah joined the party. In a goalline scramble, Archie Gray delivered blocks from Cody Gakpo and Szoboszlai and Salah had a simple tap-in.Szoboszlai squared brilliantly to give Salah another easy chance for 5-1 and even though Kulusevski pulled one back with a volley and Solanke struck against his former club, there was never going to be a comeback.READ MORE SUN STORIESJust to make sure, Salah delivered an assist for Diaz who stuck the ball in the corner past Fraser Forster.At the end, the final whistle was greeted with jeers but not in the away end who are loving life under Arne Slot. And pretty grateful he did not join Tottenham 18 months ago. More