Liverpool moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah scored two late goals to down Southampton. After Manchester City lost 4-0 at home to Tottenham on Saturday, Arne Slot’s side strengthened their title claims at St Mary’s.

The Reds can increase their lead over struggling Manchester City as the visit bottom side Southampton in the Premier League

The issue dominated Liverpool's news conference ahead of Wednesday's match against Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Slot keen to play down any friction with Salah — and even suggested the situation is making the winger play as well as ever.

Wright catches up with Mohamed Salah following Liverpool's 3-2 win over Southampton, where the Reds star sounds off regarding his contract situation.

Mohamed Salah opened up on his Liverpool future after he fired the Reds to a 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday