It hasn’t taken long, but it would appear Mohamed Salah has already been proven right by his pre-season prediction. Salah entered the campaign on the back of a stellar season with champions Liverpool, but things haven’t necessarily gone to plan for the forward this time around.

Despite winning their first five Premier League games, Liverpool's shortcomings have been laid bare while Arsenal have better integrated their summer signings.

Liverpool have now lost three matches in a row for the first time under Arne Slot after they succumbed to a 2-1 loss at Chelsea on Saturday evening, ensuring they will go into the October international break only second in the Premier League table.

Readers highlighted Mohamed Salah’s loss of confidence and sharpness, combined with the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, as key factors leaving Liverpool lacking both creativity and defensive stabil

An insider has revealed that Arsenal have been informed a thriving Premier League star is available for £100million in January

Liverpool’s growing injury list shows no sign of slowing, with Ibrahima Konaté the latest to join the treatment room after their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesManager

Arsenal soon assumed complete control of proceedings thereafter, with Nuno Espírito Santo’s West Ham set up to absorb pressure and remain compact, and the runners-up for the last three Premier League seasons starting to stroke the ball around with ease as Declan Rice played conductor in the heart of midfield.

Rio Ferdinand reacts to Liverpool being "on their knees" while Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres is "doing alright"