Former Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has warned Liverpool that the Premier League title race is far from decided, while praising Mohamed Salah amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future.
The 32-year-old delivered a stellar performance in Liverpool's recent 3-2 win over Southampton, netting twice to help his side secure all three points.
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However, the forward revealed after the match that no new contract offer has been tabled, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.
"We are almost in December, and I haven't received any offers yet to stay at the club. I'm probably more out than in," Salah admitted, as quoted by The Mirror.
When asked if he felt disappointed by the lack of a renewal offer, he said: "Of course, yeah. I'm not going to retire soon, so I'm just playing, focusing on the season, and trying to win the Premier League and hopefully the Champions League as well. I'm disappointed, but we will see."
Liverpool's victory over the Saints extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points, with Manchester City suffering a shocking 4-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Salah has been instrumental in the Reds' strong start to the campaign, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists in just 12 league appearances.
The former City striker was effusive in his praise for Salah, crediting the Egyptian for pushing him to elevate his own game during their time as rivals.
"What an amazing player," Aguero told Stake.com, as reported by Liverpool Echo. "Mo Salah has been a major player for Liverpool and still is. Talented in many ways, a goal scorer that is always relevant.
"We had several face-offs, and that had an impact – playing against great players like him forces you to be more competitive and to be better."
Despite Liverpool's strong start, Aguero issued a cautionary note to the Merseyside club, drawing from his own experience during the 2011/2012 season when City overcame an eight-point deficit to snatch the title from Manchester United in dramatic fashion.
"Pundits are always quick to call the race, and my response is always the same: it ain't over until it's over. The current point advantage may be insignificant by the end of the season. We've seen that happen frequently," he added.
"The 2011/2012 season had us eight points below United, and we took that trophy. Of course, beating Liverpool will certainly help, but it's not wise to make such sweeping statements when the tournament still has a long way to go."
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