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Mohamed Salah was benched as Liverpool dropped further points in the title race at West Ham United.
Liverpool's Premier League title aspirations suffered another setback on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham United at the London Stadium.
In a surprising move, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp opted to bench star striker Mohamed Salah, a decision which raised eyebrows among the Liverpool faithful.
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Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp were seen having a heated argument on the touchline during the game against West Ham.
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Mo Salah-less Liverpool struggle again
The Merseyside club had taken the lead through an own goal, but West Ham's Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen ensured the points were shared, cancelling out Liverpool's advantage.
The draw means Liverpool have now dropped further points in the title race, leaving them with ground to make up for their rivals at the top of the table.
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Klopp's decision to leave Salah, the club's top scorer, on the bench for the crucial encounter will undoubtedly be the subject of much debate in the coming days.
The Liverpool manager will be under pressure to explain his team selection, especially given both individuals were spotted having a heated argument and the Reds' recent struggles to maintain their early-season form.
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With Manchester City and Arsenal already ahead and with games in hand now, the pressure is firmly on Liverpool to rediscover their winning touch if they are to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League crown.
As the title race heats up, Klopp and his players will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this latest setback, with the team's reliance on Salah's goalscoring prowess now under the spotlight.
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