FABREGAS IN TRIBUTE TO SALAH

Spanish international Cesc Fabregas was in awe of the quality shown by in-form Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah during the mammoth Premier League encounter with defending champions Manchester City.Cesc Fabregas took to his official Twitter account to pay tribute to Egyptian national team skipper Salah for his wonder goal during the game which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Egyptian attacker Salah is a former teammate of Cesc Fabregas at Chelsea and he left an impression on him with his early contender for the best goalin the Premier League this season against Manchester City.

Manchester City were the better team in the first half at the expense ofhosts Liverpool but they could not make the most of their dominance. Liverpool were much improved after the half-time break and Salah was almost unplayable as the Manchester City defence found it hard to keep him quiet.

In-form Salahwas the provider of the first goal of the game scored by Senegalese international Sadio Mane before English playmaker Phil Fodendragged Manchester City level. Salah then moved from provider to scoreras he weaved his way past several Manchester City players before unleashing a right-footed strike that found its way into the back of the net. The wonder goal from Salah helped Liverpool to regain the lead but the advantage didn’t last long before Kevin De Bruynescored a second goal for Manchester City to ensure that the two teams settled for a 2-2 draw.

Salah has been in sensational form for Liverpool this season and the Egyptian internationalis the leading goalscorer in the Premier League as a result. He has 12 goals in 11 appearances in all competitions including seven goals in eight Premier League games. Salah has scored in each of his last nine games in all competitions dating back to the league encounter with Burnley at Anfield.