November 9th 2025.
Former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney has expressed his disappointment in Liverpool's Mohamed Salah for his performance in their 3-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday. As a football pundit on Match of the Day, Rooney criticized Salah for his lack of defensive support for his teammate Conor Bradley, who was tasked with marking City's Jeremy Doku.
Rooney acknowledged Salah's talent as a top scorer and playmaker but emphasized the importance of doubling up in big games. He believed that Salah should have helped out Bradley when City was attacking, instead of leaving him isolated on the right side of the field.
In the match, Salah failed to score or assist a goal, which was a contributing factor to Liverpool's defeat. Rooney also mentioned how Ryan Gravenberch tried to assist Bradley, but it left other areas of the field vulnerable.
The former United player also discussed the controversial disallowed goal by Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk, which was ruled out for offside after a VAR check. Rooney believed that the goal should have stood, as there was no impact from Robertson and the goalkeeper was already in motion.
After City's dominant performance against Liverpool, Metro's Head of Sport James Goldman analyzed the game and shared his thoughts on the potential title race. He also praised City's wing players, comparing them to former players like Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling.
Goldman also highlighted the impressive performance of City's left-back Nico O'Reilly, who was tasked with stopping Salah. He commended the youngster for his poise and ability to start attacking plays from the back.
On the other hand, Goldman expressed concerns about Liverpool's summer signing Florian Wirtz, who seemed out of place in the match. He described the player as "lightweight, indecisive, and short on confidence," and suggested that both Wirtz and his manager have issues to address.
Rooney also chimed in on the title race, saying that City's recent performances have been impressive and that Arsenal should be nervous with City closing in on them. He also referenced how City has come from behind in previous seasons, making Arsenal's lead at the top of the table far from secure.
Overall, Rooney and Goldman provided insightful analysis of the match, highlighting key players and moments that could have affected the outcome. With City's dominant form and Arsenal's potential vulnerability, the title race in the Premier League is heating up, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds in the coming weeks.
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