In the previous edition of the cash-rich league, Samson missed out on eight matches due to injuries. In his absence, Parag was named as the stand-in captain and under his leadership, the team managed to secure two matches

Mohamed Salah matched Steven Gerrard’s record of 92 Premier League assists for Liverpool by setting up Virgil van Dijk’s winner in a 1-0 victory over Sunderland. Manager Arne Slot hailed the Egyptian as “unbelievable” after the crucial contribution. Salah’s latest assist — a perfectly weighted corner that Van Dijk headed (61st min)