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Roberto Firmino produced a masterclass in Liverpool's 7-1 Champions League rout of Rangers at Ibrox, while Mohamed Salah came off the bench to help himself ...

This was as convincing a performance as they have delivered in some time. Earlier, Roberto Firmino had continued his own fine form, scoring twice to give the Reds the lead after Scott Arfield had fired Rangers in front. A significant win, in more ways than one.

WHAT HAPPENED? Two Premier League heavyweights have been battling it out for several years now when it comes to domestic titles and European crowns.

Away from home, the Citizens are unbeaten in 22 Premier League games (W16 D6), the fourth longest such run in the competition’s history. Manchester City have lost just one of their last 37 Premier League games, and are unbeaten in their last 21 (W16 D5). The Reds, in contrast, find themselves [languishing in 10th place](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/klopp-face-sack-calls-liverpool-future-discussion/bltad252ba8d2be5aab) after taking only two wins and 10 points from eight fixtures.

GLASGOW: Substitute Mohamed Salah scored the fastest hattrick in Champions League history as Liverpool came from behind to thrash Rangers 7-1 yesterday and ...

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Jurgen Klopp joked about getting drunk after Wednesday's 7-1 win over Rangers, offering a relaxed vibe ahead of Sunday's Man City game.

Mo Salah completed a remarkable hattrick in just six minutes and 12 seconds -- the fastest ever in Champions League history -- as Liverpool routed Rangers ...

“It’s completely different. Then, after Salah’s six-minute hattrick, Harvey Elliott scored his first ever Champions League goal following a nervous VAR wait to complete the 7-1 victory. First, he pounced on a loose ball and clinically slotted the ball into the net; then, he fired his second into the goal despite the attentions of three Rangers players, and suddenly he was on a hattrick. And as quickly as Salah had scored his first two, he completed his third, curling the ball past Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor. [Mo Salah](https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/02/football/salah-benzema-ballon-dor-mockery-spt-intl/index.html) completed a remarkable hattrick in just six minutes and 12 seconds – the fastest ever in [Champions League](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/12/football/psg-kylian-mbappe-champions-league-rumors-spt-intl/index.html) history – as [Liverpool](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/09/football/arsenal-liverpool-spt-intl/index.html) routed Rangers 7-1 at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow on Wednesday. Salah, who by his own high standards has had a mixed start to the season, came off the substitutes bench in the 68th minute and seven minutes later started scoring.

Live updates as Rangers host Liverpool at Ibrox, Glasgow, in UEFA Champions League Group A today, Wednesday 12 October 2022. Kick-off: 3pm ET.

Defeat to the Gunners was the Reds’ third league game in a row without a win, and left them down in 10th in the English top flight. “We have to be really focused on the transition moments and the times where we need to defend. From the left, Lundstram pings a pinpoint diagonal to Sakala, whose first touch takes the ball out of his feet and into the area. Elliott scampers forward and dinks a ball through for Núñez to run into the Rangers box and square for Firmino. [it's turned into a thrilling contest](https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/champions/2022_2023/directo/grupos_a_4_425244/) in the second half. Tsimikas gets forward for Liverpool on the left, before stroking a curling cross over to the back post. His backpass from the right is sloppy and mishit, and Colak is a matter of inches away from intercepting. Alisson rushes out to narrow the angle, but it doesn't matter: Arfield's finish is low and right into the corner. Colak tries to find Kent, who is bursting into the penalty area, but his ball is overhit and the chance is lost. He checks back and lifts a ball over the top for Elliott to run on to, but the Uruguayan's pass is overhit, and bounces out. It's right there for him to hit, but he can't get the right power or direction on it, and his shot is blocked. A moment later, Elliott pops up in a similar position on the right-hand side of the area, but is also crowded out.

Mohamed Salah shoots at goal during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Rangers and. Mohamed Salah scored a six-minute hat-trick after coming on as ...

Firmino’s simple equaliser soothed Liverpool’s anxiety but it was not until the second half that they found the creativity, energy and cutting edge to humiliate an unravelling Rangers. The inclination of both to drift inside made for a congested Liverpool attack that lacked width in the first half. Even the pathetic attempts by a small number of enraged Rangers supporters to charge at Liverpool’s fans after the game were laughed at by the away section. There was change in defence with Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konaté replacing the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joël Matip but also familiar problems. The pair led a rout that was condensed into 32 second‑half minutes – the time it took from Firmino sweeping Liverpool ahead to the moment VAR awarded their seventh goal to Harvey Elliott. [Champions League](https://www.theguardian.com/football/championsleague) history from Salah – timed at six minutes and 12 seconds – as Liverpool condemned Rangers to the heaviest home defeat in their proud history.

Liverpool have been linked with a January transfer move for Real Betis and Argentina star Guido Rodríguez as Jürgen Klopp looks to address his side's ...

In the event of his departure, Los Verdiblancos are asking for around €30m (£26m), [Fichajes](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/betis-teme-guido-rodriguez-20221007.html) say. [Fabinho](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/fabinho). [including the likes of Jude Bellingham, Ismaël Bennacer, Youri Tielemans and Marcelo Brozović](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-neymar-real-madrid-bellingham-25224941), linked with a move to Anfield, one name that supporters may not be too familiar with is Argentina star Guido Rodríguez. Such a view can be complemented by Rodríguez providing 1.62 shot-creating actions per 90 minutes compared to Fabinho's 1.52 per 90min. Such displays convinced ex-Tijuana boss Miguel Herrera and Club America to part ways with $7m (£6.3m) to sign the midfielder. His current contract expires in 2024. However, it might have shocked some to see Betis pay a reported fee of just €4m for his services in January 2020. International recognition would arrive while Rodríguez continued to ply his trade in Mexico. (Statistics from 2021/2022 season). He helped Manuel Pellegrini's side register back-to-back top-six finishes in a holding midfield role. So, who is Rodríguez and what would he bring to Liverpool? However, the Brazil international could not have been more unlucky since arriving on Merseyside and now finds himself facing a lengthy absence through injury.

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday as two heavyweights collide with a different vibe around this meeting.

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Reports have suggested that the PSG striker is unhappy and could leave the club in the January transfer window but Real Madrid are out of the running.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/liga-francesa/2022/10/11/634561de22601d23618b45e4.html) claims that the Merseyside club could be the 'only feasible option' for the striker. [Watch: Liverpool 2-0 Rangers Match Highlights, Alexander-Arnold Responds To Critics With World Class Goal](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-2-0-rangers-match-highlights-alexander-arnold-responds-to-critics-with-world-class-goal) [Liverpool Youngster Sepp Van Den Berg Ruled Out Until 2023 After Injury With Schalke](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/liverpool-youngster-sepp-van-den-berg-ruled-out-until-2023-after-injury-with-schalke) ['He’s The Reason Salah And Mane Scored All Of Those Goals' John Barnes Assesses What Liverpool Should Do With Roberto Firmino](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/hes-the-reason-salah-and-mane-scored-all-of-those-goals-john-barnes-assesses-what-liverpool-should-do-with-roberto-firmino) [‘I Expect Salah Will Be Dropped Soon’ - Pundit Makes Startling Claim Amid Liverpool’s Poor Form](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/i-expect-salah-will-be-dropped-soon-pundit-makes-startling-claim-amid-liverpools-poor-form) [Jurgen Klopp’s Job At Liverpool Not On The Line With Sacking Unlikely By FSG](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/jurgen-klopps-job-at-liverpool-not-on-the-line-with-sacking-unlikely-by-fsg) [Arsenal Legend Arsene Wenger On Possible Cause of Liverpool's Problems](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/arsenal-legend-arsene-wenger-on-possible-cause-of-liverpools-problems) [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kylian-mbappe/profil/spieler/342229) with a move to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in January is showing no signs of slowing down.

Liverpool have a deal for Kylian Mbappe well within reach, Man Utd have their eyes on De Gea's replacement, while Chelsea's chase for Leao has a big update.

In the end, they opted to bring in Martin Dubravka from Newcastle on a season’s loan. And Leao played a leading role in their title win last season. And while he stayed at PSG by signing an extension, Mbappe has confirmed he’s held talks with the Reds in the past. Reports suggest PSG could be looking for as much as £350m (€400m) to sell Mbappe in January. As such, they claim they are unwilling to bid for the 23-year-old any time soon. That chase is seemingly being led by Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants firmly on his trail for a number of seasons. However, amid doubts he is not completely suitable to Ten Hag’s preferred playing style, His current deal with the Rossonerri is due to expire in 2024. [reports are growing that the club could allow him to depart](https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united/david-de-gea-contract-future-talks-stalling-erik-ten-hag-stance). This article looks into the But with his deal due to expire at the end of the season, United are debating whether to offer him an extension. [PSG would be open to a potential swap deal with Liverpool for an experienced star](https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/kylian-mbappe-transfer-hopes-take-major-leap-forward-psg-demand-ageing-reds-star-straight-swap).

Liverpool hammered Rangers in Scotland, winning 7-1 at Ibrox. Roberto Firmino was excellent while Mohamed Salah netted a superb hat-trick.

[Mohamed Salah](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-mohamed-salah-solution-25096952) starting on the right-hand side, you might have thought that there would be a weakness for Liverpool. Most of his decent hold-up was too deep for him to make an impact off the back of it. Hopefully he's saved one or two for Sunday, when Liverpool will need him to be pinpoint with his shooting once again. He did get chance to do that a couple of times, but could not make the most of it until the goal and was visibly frustrated. As long as he does that regularly, the rest will follow. Along with Fabinho, who was poor in possession at times and lacking pace, the four struggled to make an impact. Liverpool need to find a way of getting more from their big-money summer signing, but won’t do so by playing like this. The Greek was beaten several times by Fashion Sakala and gave away possession too easily at times too. That, for sure, will do the Liverpool number 11 a world of good. Were it not for the goals of Brazilian forward Firmino this season, Liverpool might have been even worse off than what they currently are. With their midfield essentially absent, 33-year-old former Huddersfield and Burnley man Scott Arfield was able to move into a vast open space and finish well, into the corner of the net and past Mohamed Salah sealed it further by adding a superbly taken hat-trick, not long after he came off the bench.

Few, if any players have defined Liverpool FC's system under Jürgen Klopp as much as Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino. The 31-year-old signed for the club ...

Firmino is now part of that optimism, and before the tournament begins in November he’ll be doing his best to get Liverpool back in good shape, too. The extraordinary goalscoring exploits of another Premier League striker, Erling Haaland, and the performances of Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal, have caught the eye so far this season. His hat trick scored within six minutes and 12 seconds from that central position suggested it’s something that might be worth pursuing in the future. His broadest of grins and luminous white teeth scuppered any attempts to hide the pleasure he has taken from his day's work. “Bobby is crucial for us,” Klopp said before the start of this season. But he was substituted by his manager, Jurgen Klopp, in the 73rd minute, replaced by Diogo Jota.

Today's Liverpool news round up includes news on Roberto Firmino's contract situation as well as the latest on suggestions that Kylian Mbappe could be ...

[a rare interview in English](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/i-could-feel-it-how-roberto-firmino-predicted-mo-salahs-hat-trick-vs-rangers/)after the Reds’ win over Rangers, claiming he predicted that [Mohamed Salah](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/mohamed-salah/)would score a hat-trick! [Arsenal](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/arsenal) away at Bodo/Glimt or [Man United](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-united) at home to Omonia Nicosia in the [Europa League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/europa-league) tonight… [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/virgil-van-dijk/)says [he was “buzzing”](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/virgil-van-dijk-buzzing-after-rangers-rout-and-urges-real-fans-to-stay-with-team/)after the result at Ibrox, with the Dutchman urging the club’s “real fans” to get behind the team ahead of Sunday’s clash with [Man City](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-city). [Harvey Elliott](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/harvey-elliott/), [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/virgil-van-dijk/)and [Andy Robertson](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/andrew-robertson/)among those [reacting to the victory on social media](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/harvey-elliott-cherishes-moment-for-life-as-2-liverpool-players-enjoy-glasgow-returns/). [confirmed](https://twitter.com/RichardBuxton_/status/1580529566010908674?s=20&t=vQ9TqNlNhJI3Esq0VaE1Ig)that [Everton](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/everton)are in talks to extend Alex Iwobi’s contract, with the Nigerian impressing in a new role as a midfielder. [joined QPR on a free transfer](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/midfielder-signs-championship-deal-after-emotional-liverpool-exit/)following a successful trial period at the club. [Mo Salah](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/mohamed-salah/)broke the record for the fastest [Champions League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/champions-league)hat-trick, we’ve delved deeper into [the ridiculous numbers](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/the-ridiculous-numbers-behind-mo-salahs-record-breaking-hat-trick/)behind a special achievement for the Egyptian. [one of four things fans have spotted](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/firminos-gesture-the-salah-elliott-bromance-4-things-fans-spotted-from-rangers-1-7-liverpool/)in the aftermath of the win in Glasgow. [Andy Robertson](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/andrew-robertson/)hopes the thrashing of Rangers can [kick-start a more consistent run](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/we-have-to-keep-that-going-andy-robertson-explains-how-liverpool-can-find-consistency/)from Liverpool – but the defender warned that any drop in intensity will lead to a difficult Sunday afternoon against [Man City](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-city). [October 13, 2022] [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea)Women manager Emma Hayes has revealed she underwent an emergency hysterectomy last week and is now underway with her recovery. [Roberto Firmino](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/roberto-firmino/)‘s contract situation as well as the latest on suggestions that Kylian Mbappe could be interested in a move to Anfield. [The Redmen TV](https://theredmentv.com/mbappe-2023-journo-insight-with-neil-jones/):

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick in just six minutes and 12 seconds against Rangers, much to the delight of Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool bounced back from defeat at the weekend with an emphatic 7-1 hammering of Rangers at Ibrox in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

Up next for Liverpool is the tough task of hosting Manchester City at Anfield at 16:30 on Sunday in the Premier League. Once again, the usual problems were there on display from Liverpool - conceding first in a game. Salah scored three goals in just six minutes and 12 seconds, the fastest hat-trick in the history of the Champions League. [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) Darwin Nunez extended the lead with a tidy effort from a cheeky Firmino assist.

Liverpool are 13 points behind Manchester City ahead of the clash between the sides at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday.

Obviously it's a massive result for us and puts us in a great place in the group so now we try to build on it." Hopefully that will give him confidence and hopefully there's a lot more goals to come from him. We have to keep that going, we have to keep up the intensity and then we'll pick up a few more results. "We need to try and get consistency back into our performances, back into our game. Anything below that and it will be a difficult afternoon. [City](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc), albeit with a game in hand, and could slip to 16 points behind the Blues if they are beaten on Sunday at Anfield.

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Substitute Mohamed Salah scored the fastest hat-trick in Champions League history as Liverpool came from behind to ...

"I am still processing the game, especially the second half. I cannot explain it right now." "All the goals we scored were exceptional. It is a night where things work out for us. The defending from the home side left much to be desired as Liverpool levelled through Firmino, but that was as good as it got for the visitors in the opening period, with Rangers missing several chances to retake the lead. Salah came off the bench in the second half with Liverpool leading 3-1 and fired a treble timed at six minutes and 12 seconds between the first and third goals to turn a hard-fought win into a rout.

Mo Salah completed a remarkable hattrick in just six minutes and 12 seconds -- the fastest ever in Champions League history -- as Liverpool routed Rangers ...

“It’s completely different. Then, after Salah’s six-minute hattrick, Harvey Elliott scored his first ever Champions League goal following a nervous VAR wait to complete the 7-1 victory. First, he pounced on a loose ball and clinically slotted the ball into the net; then, he fired his second into the goal despite the attentions of three Rangers players, and suddenly he was on a hattrick. And as quickly as Salah had scored his first two, he completed his third, curling the ball past Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor. [Mo Salah](https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/02/football/salah-benzema-ballon-dor-mockery-spt-intl/index.html) completed a remarkable hattrick in just six minutes and 12 seconds – the fastest ever in [Champions League](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/12/football/psg-kylian-mbappe-champions-league-rumors-spt-intl/index.html) history – as [Liverpool](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/09/football/arsenal-liverpool-spt-intl/index.html) routed Rangers 7-1 at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow on Wednesday. Salah, who by his own high standards has had a mixed start to the season, came off the substitutes bench in the 68th minute and seven minutes later started scoring.

Roberto Firmino has claimed he knew Mohamed Salah would bag his first Champions League hat-trick for Liverpool after the Egyptian had scored his first goal ...

We did that and we won and we're very happy about that." I always try my best to score goals and to help the team win. "It was a very tough game but we knew that beforehand. [And speaking to UEFA.com,](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/video/027a-1655151b8f9d-cfd4a8c34b8e-1000--firmino-i-knew-salah-would-score-a-hat-trick/) the 31-year-old added: "I am very happy. [Salah](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/mohamed-salah) came off the bench to net the quickest treble in the competition's history when taking just six minutes 12 seconds to achieve the feat in the [Reds'](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) record-breaking 7-1 romp at Ibrox on Wednesday. "Amazing!"

Manchester City will be looking for only their second win at Liverpool FC since 2003 - and Phil Foden could be key to doing that.

A flourishing relationship with Kevin De Bruyne has resulted in plenty of goals provided for Haaland from that right side, and of Foden's seven goals this season, five have come while playing as a right-winger. Foden has a good record against Liverpool - three goals and two assists in seven appearances - with his brilliant goal at Anfield last season showing why he's so dangerous off the left-wing. Yet Foden's most impressive form this season has come from the right - a position he only played once in last season on the opening day. With Gomez likely to be right-back on Sunday, Foden would be confident of winning that duel. [Liverpool](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc), while Ilkay Gundogan was brilliant in their only win on the red side of Stanley Park back in 2021. Key to City's good form so far this season is the supporting cast behind Haaland, so getting the likes of [Phil Foden](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/phil-foden), Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and co.

The form of Mohamed Salah is being "killed" by Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as the Egypt international is better of being played through the middle.

“City are the favourites and they are flying. But now with Darwin Nunez it has changed a little bit, he is the one who will run into the spaces and you have the wingers as being more open. But with Darwin now, it has changed for him. “So I’m not sure what he’s going to do against City, it’s going to be interesting. [Klopp has conceded that they are already out of the Premier League title race. It only took him five minutes to claim the match ball.

Liverpool should consider moving Mohamed Salah into a more central position in a bid to get the team going again, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

[football](https://www.givemesport.com/football) news and rumours right here. [38](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mohamed-salah/leistungsdaten/spieler/148455/plus/0?saison=ges) matches that Salah has started as a centre-forward, he's scored an impressive 30 goals, many of which came during a spell in [2018](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mohamed-salah/leistungsdaten/spieler/148455/plus/0?saison=2018) when he spent a period of time playing up front alongside Roberto Firmino. "Do you put him in a position whereby he's going to get more goalscoring opportunities, improve his confidence and try to get the team going that way?" [without a league goal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mohamed-salah/leistungsdaten/spieler/148455/plus/0?saison=2022) since scoring the consolation at Manchester United back in August and has looked a shadow of his former self in recent games, highlighted by the fact he was substituted at 2-2 against Arsenal on Sunday. [Liverpool](https://www.givemesport.com/liverpool) should consider moving [Mohamed Salah](https://www.givemesport.com/mohamed-salah) into a more central position in a bid to get the team going again, according to transfer insider [Dean Jones](https://twitter.com/DeanJonesSoccer). The Egypt international is enduring virtually his first bad spell since he returned to English football back in 2017 and Jones reckons that a change of position should be in Jurgen Klopp’s thinking.

Liverpool face Manchester City in the Premier League at Anfield, where they will be looking to stop Erling Haaland from continuing his incredible form in ...

Barnes was also asked to compare Klopp and Guardiola as managers. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp) will be busy preparing his players to try and beat Pep Guardiola’s side, however, just as they did in the Community Shield back in July. [Reds](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc?f=) take on City at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday. "Haaland is a very dangerous player but [Virgil] Van Dijk is a fantastic player. If I went to the bookies and had to put my house on it then I'd say no [Liverpool won't keep him out]. READ MORE:

Media Digest: Liverpool are being linked with some blockbuster transfer moves, with Kylian Mbappé and Declan Rice both supposedly on the table for FSG.

[Alexis Sánchez](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-luis-suarez-puskas-25074492) infamously insisted on living in London, leaving Arsenal to swoop in and secure a deal. [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/liverpool-rice-sources-klopp/), who claim Liverpool ‘retain a strong interest’ amid their search for a marquee midfield signing. The player is said to be ‘willing to move up north’, and would therefore not take significant persuading if a transfer did materialise. Whether this would be enough remains to be seen. The original report speculated that this could leave Liverpool as the only feasible option. Kylian Mbappé’s new PSG deal put an end to transfer speculation for all of a couple of months. But according to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88070042-liverpool-world-class-150m-star-now-willing-to-move-to-anfield), Declan Rice’s name will not be added to the list. Liverpool have now won all four of their UEFA Youth League matches, guaranteeing qualification to the next round. The 16-year-old has been dominating at this age group anyway since joining the club in the summer, but it seemed inevitable that he would save his best work for Rangers. It’s been an all-too-familiar narrative in the past. Liverpool were very much on the right side of an eight-goal bonanza against Rangers in the Champions League, winning 7-1. Credible, incredible and anything in between: we round it all up in one place here, taking a sideways look at the day’s media goings-on from around the world.

Liverpool face Manchester City in the Premier League at Anfield on Sunday and Paul Merson has made his prediction.

“Klopp didn't foresee this problem, and will need to find a way around it - it's just a little blip for the side. “Liverpool have been so spoiled by brilliance over the years that a couple of players being out of form has caused mayhem. I don't see how Liverpool are going to stop them from scoring at least two goals this weekend.” It's hard for players to play out of position in big games, but I don't see how you can keep Nunez out of the side. And Merson has predicted the Reds to suffer a second consecutive defeat in the top flight, with a 3-1 loss at the hands of City. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp) ’s team do go into the fixture on the back of an [emphatic 7-1 win at Rangers](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-mystery-mohamed-salah-message-25249037) in the Champions League on Tuesday. “Do I see Liverpool winning? “Liverpool were at their absolute best when (Mohamed) Salah could make his runs inside. “With Luis Diaz injured, however, someone will have to fill in on the left. This will be an interesting challenge for both players. “If Firmino plays a slightly withdrawn role, Liverpool can play all four of their forwards. [Reds](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc?f=) welcome their rivals to Anfield on Sunday.

Erling Haaland has been scoring for fun for Manchester City, but Liverpool have an in-form attacker of their own in Robert Firmino.

Media Digest: PSG's sporting director has spoken amid Liverpool being named as the 'only option' for Kylian Mbappé, while the Reds could face a €5m bill ...

[Champions League](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-benfica-champions-league-klopp-23586404&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjWvtG8ldr6AhU9SfEDHUmpCDcQFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw2KmKoTLmCQiNVBz70PJQtp), with Mbappé scoring a goal from the penalty spot and having a late strike ruled out for offside. He got on the scoresheet against "I am very surprised [to see the stories of an exit] because I spend all my days with Kylian, and he never once asked me or the president to leave in January. It seems probable that Núñez will play a part this evening as Liverpool take on Rangers, most likely from the start. The report states that [being a former Liverpool player] doesn’t give you the right to say what you want, especially when you have no idea. [Arsenal](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Farsenal-liverpool-darwin-nunez-scores-25217233&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwi6kM2zl9r6AhVK2xoKHeklB_8QFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw2M6xv6qMFVcZnDyTXZqUyo) on Sunday and now needs to build on that ahead of a crucial period of fixtures. Hamann also said it was only a matter of time before questions were raised about Klopp being sacked, despite that being far from the case. Credible, incredible and anything in between: we round it all up in one place here, taking a sideways look at the day’s media goings-on from around the world. "I actually think Didi Hamann doesn’t deserve that you use his phrase when asking a question. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Kylian Mbappé](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-kylian-mbappe-psg-25233973) has asked to leave the club in January, despite Spanish outlet [MARCA](https://www.marca.com/futbol/liga-francesa/2022/10/11/634561de22601d23618b45e4.html) reporting there has been a falling out and the Frenchman is pushing for a departure.

Liverpool could have a rare opportunity to conduct a transfer raid on Chelsea, securing an ideal player for Jürgen Klopp's rebuilding project in the ...

[Chelsea’s](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-fsg-chelsea-mistake-25175621) last opportunity to cash in on Mount. [Graham Potter](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-january-chelsea-potter-24998204), and the intention is still very much to tie him down to a longer deal at Chelsea. Likewise, new man [Todd Boehly](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/fsg-liverpool-todd-boehly-decision-24965749) has proved far more receptive to intra-big-six deals than his predecessor. But as the possibility of a transfer chance edges ever nearer, Liverpool must be alert to what would be an excellent opportunity. Klopp would be able to ask him to go again and again without running too much of a risk. Then there are all the usual benefits about buying a homegrown talent. Meanwhile, when it comes to output, he is highly productive. Significantly, Mount also has a near-enough spotless injury history. On Liverpool’s end, the deal makes plenty of sense too. Even so, the whispers that a transfer could be in the offing for a young player with more than 100 Premier League appearances to his name should cause those at Liverpool got the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané as ‘second choices’ — on the other side of the coin, their failure to move on from missing out on Aurélien Tchouaméni this summer cost them dearly. Currently, Mason Mount is in no imminent danger of leaving.

Having cruised to a 7-1 Champions League win at Rangers, Liverpool host Manchester City on Sunday, with Jürgen Klopp's side aiming to reduce a 13-point gap.

"Lucho looks like a quick healer but anyway we have obviously to be careful with that. “Joel just felt a little bit," Klopp stated. "Because I thought it is longer when I saw him after the game. Andy Robertson was also given minutes off the bench, marking his return to action after a lay-off. It’s not like this.” Shorter than a month; two weeks I heard but we have to see if that’s right. But I take the two weeks easily. Díaz has, arguably, been his side's biggest attacking threat this season, registering four goals and three assists. He said: “It is always difficult to say. [the Cameroonian's thigh injury ](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-injury-latest-jurgen-klopp-25231778)will rule him out of West Ham United's visit to Anfield on Wednesday too, whilst he is also a doubt for next week's visit to Nottingham Forest. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Mohamed Salah](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-mohamed-salah-solution-25096952) all started as substitutes, as the latter notably came on to score a record-breaking hat-trick.

Man City has 23 points and sits a point back of Arsenal through the first nine games of the EPL season. Liverpool has less than half the points of City and sits ...

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