Overview
- Liverpool have strung together five straight victories sealed in the closing minutes, including late winners or stoppage‑time goals against Bournemouth, Newcastle, Arsenal, Burnley and Atlético Madrid.
- Commentators have questioned the legitimacy of those results, with Paul Merson saying Liverpool were “gifted” points and CBS’s Ian Paul Joy calling the team overrated based on the manner of wins.
- The scrutiny surfaces on derby day as Liverpool prepare to face Everton, with the discourse focused on whether the surge reflects resilience or simple fortune.
- In the UAE Pro League, Shabab Al Ahli beat Al Nasr 1-0 through Sardar Azmoun in the 95th minute at Al Maktoum Stadium, his first appearance this season before roughly 4,500 fans.
- Coach Paulo Sousa praised his side’s focus and labeled Azmoun a decisive player, while Al Nasr’s Slaviša Jokanović said the opponents were luckier, as Shabab Al Ahli moved to 10 points level with Al Ain at the top.