Overview
- Liverpool were beaten 3-0 at the Etihad on Sunday, leaving them eighth in the Premier League and eight points behind leaders Arsenal going into the international break.
- On BBC Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney said Mohamed Salah must track back to help Conor Bradley, arguing the right-back was left isolated against a standout Jeremy Doku.
- Salah has four goals this season, and his reduced output has brought renewed focus on his defensive contribution after years of greater attacking license.
- Liverpool’s slump has deepened, with five league defeats and seven losses in their last ten matches across all competitions reported in recent coverage.
- Rooney also argued Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed header should have stood and named Arsenal and Manchester City as title favourites, giving a slight edge to Arsenal.