Merseysiders’ star Mohamed Salah was hit with a six-month ban from driving after being caught speeding merely forty-eight hours following his declared departure from Anfield, according to The Sun. Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola secured a triumph over his previous club Bournemouth behind a strike from Alexander Isak. Despite the match-winning effort, the coach subsequently demanded enhanced output from the £125m forward, as reported by the Daily Star.
Down in North London, Tottenham forward Richarlison shared online footage showing him doing training exercises directly after Spurs suffered a 3-2 setback against Aston Villa that rooted them to the bottom of the Premier League standings, per the Daily Mail. Elsewhere in top-flight action, Enzo Maresca minimized suggestions that Manchester City are pulling away in the title pursuit following their 5-3 victory over Sunderland, pointing out that it is “too early” in the schedule to draw conclusions, reports The Guardian. In Scottish football, Martin O’Neill is evaluating his continuation as Celtic manager after enduring back-to-back defeats in the Old Firm derby, the Daily Mail claims.
At Old Trafford, Michael Carrick asserted that Manchester United can still enjoy a “big season” in the wake of Gary Neville describing their showing in a draw against Fulham as “absolutely pathetic”, according to the Daily Express. The Sun notes that Carrick felt unbothered by supporters voicing frustration over his decision to take Kobbie Mainoo off the pitch at Craven Cottage. Adding to the club’s
