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Mo Salah's Last Game for Liverpool? Tyne-Wear Derby Returns & Everton's Stamford Bridge Test: Big Weekend Preview 12/12/2025

Dec 12, 2025
This weekend's Premier League action is heating up! Mo Salah's situation could spell trouble for Liverpool’s morale. Arsenal is gearing up to face last-place Wolves, trying to maintain their title challenge. Everton is chasing a historic win at Stamford Bridge—a feat they haven't achieved since 1994. And the intensity of the Tyne-Wear Derby resumes as Sunderland and Newcastle clash in a fierce rivalry. Plus, don't forget to vote for America’s Best Soccer Bar!
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INSIGHT

Salah Saga Shapes Liverpool Mood

  • The Mo Salah situation has become a major, unresolved emotional issue at Liverpool that could influence results and moods.
  • Roger Bennett says the conversation between Salah and Klopp will shape immediate outcomes and the club's atmosphere.
ADVICE

Weigh Squad Selection For Optics

  • Consider leaving Salah out or using him as a substitute to manage optics and fan reaction.
  • Bennett suggests managers weigh punishment versus allowing fans to celebrate him for closure.
INSIGHT

How A Star Exit Can Free A Squad

  • The Salah issue both distracts and perversely relieves other players by taking the spotlight off their struggles.
  • Bennett argues it could let squad players unite and prove themselves without Salah present.
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