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Salah struggles again
Mohamed Salah has now not scored during open play in 12 appearances for Liverpool and Egypt. It is the longest barren run the 29-year-old has endured since his 2017 Anfield arrival.
Salah looked like he was lacking confidence in front of goal at Wembley. He tried to dink an effort over Steffen and then struck a tame strike at the City shot-stopper.
A contract impasse that has still not seen the former Roma star extend his deal beyond 2023 continues, while Egypt’s AFCON and World Cup disappointments still linger. Surely this form cannot last much longer.
Grealish can have big Premier League say
Jack Grealish has had a quiet first season adapting to life at Manchester City, but in recent weeks he has proved he can still have a big say in the Premier League title race. Shortly after half-time the playmaker scored his fifth goal of the season.
The 26-year-old tapped home after Liverpool failed to clear Raheem Sterling’s cross. He has challenged himself to be more clinical and was in the right position to fire home.
Grealish, a £100m arrival, should score more goals in a City side that creates chances for fun. His team lead the top-flight by just a point and he has the quality and end product to drag them over the line.
