Liverpool Winger Salah Focuses on Premier League Title Triumph
Salah Downplays Personal Awards as Liverpool March Toward Premier League Glory
Mohamed Salah has reaffirmed his commitment to Liverpool’s Premier League title chase, downplaying personal accolades such as the Ballon d’Or. Speaking after Liverpool’s emphatic 5-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday, the Egyptian forward highlighted the team’s collective goals.
“I’m not thinking about the Ballon d’Or. I want to win the Premier League,” Salah told Sky Sports. “There are other teams who want to catch up with us, but we have to stay humble and focused.”
Liverpool’s Dominance Under Arne Slot
Arne Slot’s Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the table to eight points, marking another step toward a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Sunday’s performance at the London Stadium showcased their dominance, with 23 wins in 27 matches this season.
The goals began with Luis Diaz breaking the deadlock, followed by Salah’s sublime setup for Cody Gakpo’s strike. Salah added his 20th goal of the season before halftime, further solidifying his influence. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota completed the rout, with Jota benefiting from another Salah assist.
Slot expressed satisfaction with his team’s display, saying, “I enjoyed it a lot because it doesn’t happen many times that I could just sit back and enjoy.”
Transfer Speculation
Despite rumors about the futures of Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk, Salah dismissed the distractions. “The only thing on my mind is I want Liverpool to win the league and I want to be part of that,” he said.
Premier League Highlights
Manchester City Bounce Back: Defending champions Manchester City secured a 2-0 win over Leicester, with goals from Savinho and Erling Haaland. The victory lifted City to fifth, though they remain 14 points behind Liverpool.
Nottingham Forest Surge: A 2-0 win over Everton propelled Nottingham Forest to second place, courtesy of goals from Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White.
Other Results: Crystal Palace defeated Southampton 2-1, Tottenham drew 2-2 with Wolves, and Bournemouth salvaged a late 2-2 draw at Fulham.
The Premier League race continues with Chelsea facing Manchester United on Monday, while Arsenal travels to Brentford on Wednesday.
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