Man of the Match: ‘Inevitable’ Mohamed Salah Strikes Again Despite Liverpool’s Struggles | OneFootball

Newcastle 3 – 3 Liverpool Premier League Player of the Match

Mohamed Salah

The ongoing contract situation involving the legendary Egyptian king remains a hot topic of discussion, yet his performance on the football pitch makes a new deal seem inevitable.

When his Merseyside club needed him to deliver magical moments, he did so time and again during an enthralling encounter at St. James’ Park. The game appeared to slip away from the Reds on multiple occasions, as fatigue and a lack of urgency plagued their first-half performance. However, it was Curtis Jones who scored a crucial goal that brought his team back into the match, thanks to an assist from the club’s record-scoring attacker.

With the game finely balanced and a hero needed, two more goals came from the world’s best-attacking player, who continues to thrive under pressure. His ability to elevate his performance and inspire those around him is unmatched in the English top tier. Liverpool’s title charge is being propelled by the goals and creativity of the iconic No. 11.

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Merseyside Derby Ahead

With the Merseyside derby just days away, this solitary point could serve as a crucial springboard to uplift his teammates once again. Without the contributions from Mohamed Salah—who was involved in three goals against Eddie Howe’s team—Liverpool would likely have returned to Anfield empty-handed after a lacklustre performance.

Arne Slot understands the significance of this living legend, who continues to astound everyone fortunate enough to witness his exploits. While the final result may have been fair, without Salah’s moments of precision and skill, the outcome could have easily been a disappointing loss.

The goals and assist were elite and the performance was excellent. The award of the man of the match was very simply given to the man who outshone all others. The time to deliver a new contract to this 32-year-old forward is all that the Liverpool fans desire for Christmas, as his output is showing that he is at the level that all others aspire to.

Next up is Everton, where a victory is now an absolute necessity in this historic local rivalry. Two points were dropped today against a spirited opponent, which was pinned back by the best player in the footballing world.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction: Newcastle 1 – 2 Liverpool