Liverpool manager Arne Slot has backed Mohamed Salah to rediscover his scoring touch after the Egyptian forward went nine Premier League matches without a goal — his worst drought in the top flight. Slot attributed the dry spell to Salah`s own exceptionally high standards while noting that Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike have also struggled for goals

Michael Carrick lauded substitute Benjamin Sesko after his clinical finish sealed a 1-0 victory for Manchester United F.C. over Everton F.C. in the Premier League. Sesko’s sixth goal in seven games lifted United into the top four, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens impressed with a standout display to secure a third clean sheet in six matches