Mohamed Salah Slams Liverpool Boss Arne Slot, Hints at Anfield Exit Ahead of AFCON Departure

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has launched a stunning attack on manager Arne Slot, accusing the club of “throwing him under the bus” after being benched for three consecutive matches. The outburst has sparked major speculation that the Anfield legend could be playing his final game for the club next weekend before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Salah, Liverpool’s third-highest goalscorer with 250 goals in 420 games, was left out of the starting XI in Saturday’s 3–3 draw against Leeds and was not brought on at any point — a decision he said left him “very, very disappointed.”

Speaking in the mixed zone at Elland Road, the 32-year-old expressed shock at losing his place during Liverpool’s poor run, which has seen Slot’s side win just two of their last 10 Premier League matches and drop to eighth.

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“I have done so much for this club down the years… now I’m sitting on the bench and I don’t know why,” Salah said. “It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. Someone wants me to get all of the blame.”

The Egyptian star claimed he was given assurances last summer about his role, promises he believes have since been broken.
“I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a sudden we don’t have any relationship,” he added. “It seems to me someone doesn’t want me at the club.”

Salah revealed he has already told his family to attend next weekend’s match against Brighton, suggesting it may be his farewell appearance at Anfield.
“I will be at Anfield to say goodbye to the fans before I go to the Africa Cup. I don’t know what will happen when I’m there,” he said.

Despite enduring a difficult season, Salah remains one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever players. His rare public criticism marks a dramatic escalation in tensions ahead of his departure for international duty with Egypt.

Mohamed Salah Slams Liverpool Boss Arne Slot, Hints at Anfield Exit Ahead of AFCON Departure

Ferran Torres Hat-Trick Leads Barcelona to 5-3 Thrilling Win Over Real Betis

Barcelona moved four points clear at the top of La Liga after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja, courtesy of a first-half hat-trick by Ferran Torres.

Betis took an early lead in just the sixth minute through former Manchester United winger Antony, who scored his fifth goal of the season. However, Barcelona responded quickly, with Torres equalizing from close range before putting his team ahead with a sublime volley two minutes later.

Swedish youngster Roony Bardghji then scored his first La Liga goal, converting Pedri’s assist to extend the Catalan side’s lead to 3-1 after 30 minutes. Torres completed his third goal of the match just five minutes before halftime with a spectacular long-range strike, making it 4-1.

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In the second half, Barcelona were awarded a controversial penalty after VAR ruled that Marc Bartra handled the ball. Lamine Yamal converted calmly, marking his sixth goal of the season. Betis fought back with goals from Diego Llorente and a penalty converted by Cucho Hernandez following a foul by Jules Kounde, but it wasn’t enough to stop Barcelona’s triumph.

The win strengthens Hansi Flick’s side’s position atop La Liga, keeping them ahead of Real Madrid and maintaining momentum in their title challenge.

Ferran Torres Hat-Trick Leads Barcelona to 5-3 Thrilling Win Over Real Betis

Aston Villa Beat Arsenal in Dramatic Late Thriller to Close Gap on Premier League Leaders

Emi Buendia struck with the final kick of the match to hand Aston Villa a dramatic 2-1 victory over Arsenal, cutting the gap to the Premier League leaders to just three points in a thrilling encounter at Villa Park.

Arsenal appeared to have salvaged a point when Leandro Trossard netted his sixth goal of the season, cancelling out Matty Cash’s first-half opener. But Buendia, coming off the bench, curled in a superb 95th-minute winner to send the home crowd into raptures and lift Unai Emery’s side into second place.

The defeat ends Arsenal’s unbeaten league run since their 1-0 loss to Liverpool in August and marks a rare match in which they started without defensive mainstays William Saliba or Gabriel.

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Earlier, Villa thought they had scored through Eberechi Eze, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Moments later, Cash punished Arsenal’s lapse in concentration, firing in at the far post.

Mikel Arteta’s side responded strongly after the break, with substitutes Viktor Gyokeres and Trossard revitalizing the attack. Trossard grabbed his 50th Premier League goal, and captain Martin Odegaard came close, forcing former Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez into a sharp save.

But Villa had the final word as Arsenal failed to clear a late attack, allowing Buendia to seal a memorable victory — the club’s seventh straight win in all competitions.

Aston Villa now turn their attention to Thursday’s Europa League trip to Basel before facing West Ham on December 14. Arsenal travel to Club Brugge for Wednesday’s Champions League fixture, followed by a Premier League clash with Wolves on December 13.

Aston Villa Beat Arsenal in Dramatic Late Thriller to Close Gap on Premier League Leaders