Watch: Sadio Mane’s frustration with Mo Salah spotted by Michael Owen

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For all that’s written about Sadio Mane and Mo Salah’s obvious ‘rivalry’ at Liverpool, one factor is evident: they each actually, actually like scoring targets.

It’s not precisely a brand new discovery to make about two world-class forwards, however their relentless thirsts for targets sometimes sees the duo get pissed off with one another.

Having already seen a previous wondergoal ruled out by VAR, Salah was decided to make amends in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Sheffield United, later embarking on a slaloming run solely to see his shot come again off the put up.

Working as a pundit for DAZN, former Liverpool striker Michael Owen noticed one thing within the response of the 2 gamers that spoke of their inner competitors to out-do each other.

“That is good play from Salah. Not solely is it a fantastic flip, however then he cuts throughout his man,” Owen instructed DAZN. “After all Sadio Mane is on the again put up anticipating somewhat tap-in.

“He undoubtedly says one thing to Salah, as we see right here – after which there’s a response – so there’s nonetheless one thing there.”

Owen added: “I anticipate it and it’s most likely wholesome at that time, in the intervening time. But when it bubbles over into the rest then it’s not wholesome.

“However I believe it’s wholesome that each gamers are actually determined to attain. We’ve seen it earlier than and I don’t assume it’s value getting too carried away in the intervening time.

“However you possibly can see it’s nonetheless there.”