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Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa (Video Highlight)
Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa: Salah scored a goal and an impressive all-round performance in Liverpool’s comfortable 3-0 over Aston Villa.
Al-Ittihad’s recent £150 million bid, which was declined, only fueled rumors that the Pro League champions might come back with an even bigger offer.
Although the transfer window remains open until Thursday and the rumors persist, the Egyptian star continued to showcase his prowess.
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He scored his 188th goal in his 308th appearance, marking his 139th in 222 Premier League games, seventh against Villa, and the 150th different match in which he has scored.
Salah sealed the game with a close-range finish from a corner, and even when the match seemed in the bag within the first hour, he persistently pursued every opportunity.
The blistering heat at Liverpool that day was reminiscent of a cooler day in Saudi Arabia.
While Salah’s third goal was crucial, the mastermind behind the win was Trent Alexander-Arnold.
He set up Dominik Szoboszlai’s first goal for the team with a corner, and then a clever pass that eventually led to a Matty Cash own goal after releasing Salah.
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However, Alexander-Arnold’s exit with a limp, heading straight to the tunnel with 20 minutes remaining, is worrisome.
Manager Jurgen Klopp doesn’t have another player with the same unique skills at the moment.