Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has delivered a stark message to Manchester City following their disappointing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, which extended their winless streak to five matches. Despite his own team’s solid form, Salah remains cautious about City’s ability to bounce back and warned that the Premier League champions should never be underestimated, even amid their recent struggles.
Liverpool Extends Lead as City Stumbles
With a crucial 3-2 victory over Southampton, Liverpool increased their lead to an impressive eight points at the top of the Premier League table. This allowed them to capitalize on Manchester City’s woes, particularly following their shock defeat at home to Tottenham. However, even as Liverpool solidifies its position, Salah knows the challenge City poses and how quickly their fortunes could change.
“We’ve taken advantage of their misstep, but we know they have a world-class coach and top players. They won’t stay down for long,” Salah remarked after the win. Despite the slump City is experiencing, the Egyptian forward maintained that his team must continue to push forward, with a crucial match against City looming.
Salah’s Cautious Optimism Ahead of Manchester City Clash
In an interview with Sky Sports, Salah reflected on Liverpool’s recent success, stating, “It’s great, hopefully we can keep going in the right direction. We have a game against them coming up, hopefully, we win so we can go more ahead, like 11 points.” His words suggest that while Liverpool is relishing their current form, they are fully aware of the threat that Manchester City still poses, particularly with the talent and experience within Guardiola’s squad.
Despite City’s recent struggles, Salah pointed out that their team is capable of a strong recovery. “Of course, [Man City are Liverpool’s main title rivals], but they’re going to strike back,” he said. “They have a great coach, great players. We have to stay focused and make sure we keep up the pressure to go further ahead.”
Manchester City’s Unsettling Streak
Manchester City’s latest loss to Tottenham marked their third consecutive Premier League defeat, extending a troubling pattern of poor performances. While the defending champions are not yet out of the title race, their recent form has raised questions about their resilience and depth, especially after the departure of key players and an increased reliance on younger talents. Salah’s warning serves as a reminder that, despite the current issues, Manchester City remains a potent threat, and their ability to bounce back is a real concern for the rest of the league.
A Crucial Week Ahead
Looking ahead, Liverpool’s next challenge comes in the form of a Champions League clash against Real Madrid at Anfield. This fixture could prove vital in maintaining their momentum across all competitions. In contrast, Manchester City’s focus will shift to European action, as they aim to break their losing streak against Feyenoord, the club managed by Liverpool’s Arne Slot before he took charge of the Reds.
While both clubs face pivotal fixtures, Salah’s message is clear: Liverpool must keep their foot on the gas if they are to maintain their lead at the top of the table, and they must stay sharp when facing Manchester City, who could quickly rediscover their winning form.
