Sensational Salah stuns Everton in Merseyside derby

12/02/21 • 42 min

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Steve Crossman is joined by the former Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton, the former West Ham and Chelsea left-back Scott Minto and correspondent John Murray to reflect on Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Everton in the Premier League. The panel discuss whether Mo Salah is the best player in the world right now, after he scored two goals for Liverpool, and whether he could win the Ballon d’Or next year. You’ll hear from Everton manager Rafa Benitez on why he thinks his side are struggling and if he’s feeling the pressure. Millwall midfielder Jed Wallace and commentator John Acres join the pod to analyse what Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel describes as “their worst performance” since he took charge, despite beating Watford 2-1. The team analyse Bernado Silva’s special goal for Manchester City in their 2-1 victory over Aston Villa and discuss the reception Jack Grealish received from fans on his return to his former club. Topics: 1’00” – Reaction to Liverpool’s victory in the Merseyside derby 3’40” – Where do the problems lie at Everton? 6’45” – Interview with Rafa Benitez 9’20 - Is Mo Salah the best player in the world right now? 12’10” – Interview with Jurgen Klopp 13’42” – Analysis of Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Watford 20’00” – Interview with Thomas Tuchel 22’00” – Chat on the tight title race at the top 24’10” – Reaction to Manchester City’s win over Aston Villa 26’00” – Jack Grealish’s return to Aston Villa 30’00” – Can West Ham stay in fourth for the rest of the season? 34’00” – Interview with David Moyes 37’30 – How are Manchester United preparing for their match with Arsenal on Thursday?

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