In a week that he was being compared to Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah once again underlined his status as Champions League star.

Goals from Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott gave Liverpool a 2-1 win over Lille and secured progress to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

Mohamed Salah scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with victory over 10-man Lille at Anfield. Salah's goal came when he latched onto a brilliant Curtis Jones through ball and slotted over the advancing Lucas Chevalier in the 34th minute.

Liverpool will give some star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk a rest for the Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

It is the third consecutive time Salah has been adjudged Player of the Month and earned the accolade in August. UEFA Champions League - League Stage Liverpool v Lille Mohamed Salah of Liverpool ...

“Hopefully (it’s) not the last one,” said Salah, whose contract expires at the end of the season and has increasingly raised the prospect that this could be his last with the Merseyside club.

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Liverpool return to Premier League action by hosting Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, aiming to strengthen their lead at the top of the table. REA

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The Gunners left-back was controversially dismissed by referee Michael Oliver at Molineux on Saturday after he cynically chopped down the breaking Matt Doherty in the first half. Despite seeing his side claim victory, manager Mikel Arteta was left seething with the decision and said the club intended to appeal.

Mohamed Salah is only showing signs of speeding ... including every possible honour at Liverpool (Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup).