Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher questions Mohamed Salah penalty decision

Chelsea have been told they could end up going backwards after their summer transfer spree. That is the opinion of Jamie Carragher, who believes Frank Lampard has his work cut out getting the new crop to gel.

Jamie Carragher believes Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy will make a “huge difference” at Chelsea this season, but not enough to catch Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.Reports suggest the Blues are on the verge of signing Mendy, with Rennes accepting an initial £18million offer for the Senegal shot-stopper that could rise to £23million through add-ons.Frank Lampard is keen to add another goalkeeper to his ranks amid concerns over current No.1 Kepa Arrizabalaga, who recorded the second-lowest save percentage in the Premier League last season.And it seems he has got his man, as Mendy is understood to have completed his medical at Stamford Bridge over the weekend.Nevertheless, Liverpool legend Carragher

Jamie Carragher has explained why Chelsea are not ready to to challenge for the Premier League title, despite their heavy spending.

Chelsea will not challenge for the Premier League title this season despite spending over £200million in the summer transfer window. That’s the damning verdict of Jamie Carragher, who insists Frank Lampard needs to replace struggling goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga if he wants to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the table.

Liverpool left it late to beat Leeds United in their Premier League opener.The Netherlands international scored one for the Reds, but was also part of a defence that conceded three times at the hands of newly promoted Leeds.In particular, Van Dijk was at fault for Leeds' second goal as he failed to clear a long ball forward, allowing Patrick Bamford to score in front of an empty Kop.That error, his third directly leading to a goal conceded, means he stands atop the list for Premier League outfield players since the start of 2018/19 season.

Jamie Carragher has claimed the ongoing reports linking Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool is 'disrepectful' to the current midfield. The Spain international has made it clear he will not be signing a new contract at the Allianz Arena with his current deal expiring next summer.Bayern Munich would rather let him go than lose him for nothing and have an asking price worth around £27m.

Virgil van Dijk insists he was trying to do his best and wasn't being arrogant against Leeds, despite Jamie Carragher's claim to the contrary.

Jamie Carragher says Liverpool's transfer pursuit of Thiago Alcantara is "disrespectful" to Jurgen Klopp's current midfield stars.

Mohamed Salah fired two penalties to ensure Liverpool beat Leeds United 4-3 - but Keith Hackett said referee Michael Oliver made the wrong call on the first one.

visited Duke Street's Il Forno for its relaunch earlier this week, where he was joined by club legend Duncan Ferguson. If you fancy your chances at spotting a celebrity we've rounded up the places you might want to book into, from meat houses to tapas restaurants where the stars like to tuck in.We've even included the places the likes of Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Jamie Carragher head to for a workout or do a spot of shopping in the city.The Castle Street restaurant opened in the city back in 2009 and has been a top choice for players over the years.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Jurgen Klopp has “three or four players” that he is looking to sell.Klopp has been quiet in the summer transfer window having led his side to their maiden Premier League title with Kostas Tsimikas the only new arrival while Dejan Lovren moved on.The Reds have been constantly linked with a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who helped the Bundesliga giants to Champions League glory last season.And Carragher believes Klopp has a number of players in mind to sell before he looks at bringing Thiago in.He said: "Liverpool have got three or four players in the squad they are looking to move on."It seems like they have to sell before they buy, that was the case with Dejan Lovren.

Jamie Carragher took aim at Virgil van Dijk after his first-half performance for Liverpool against Leeds. The Dutchman found the net at one end, heading home an Andy Robertson corner to make it 2-1 to the Reds in the opening stages.But moments later Van Dijk failed to clear a ball over the top at the other end, nonchalantly trying to flick it to Robertson out wide.Leeds striker Patrick Bamford pounced, picking up the ball and sending it beyond Alisson to equalise for the home side.And Carragher labelled the action 'arrogant' as he criticised Liverpool's defending in the opening stages."It's a brilliant game," he said on Sky Sports."I said hopefully after 17 minutes we'd get 90 minutes of this.

Jamie Carragher accused Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk of being "arrogant" for Leeds' second goal against the Reds on Saturday.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was looking forward to seeing Marcelo Bielsa and Leeds United in the Premier League.The Whites made their first appearance back in the top flight since 2004 as they visited the reigning champions at Anfield.Carragher made himself comfy on Bielsa’s famous bucket seat, which goes to every game, having praised the impact the Argentine has had at Elland Road."I can't wait to see his Leeds team, I don't think he'll take a backwards step," Carragher told Sky Sports News.“We saw highlights last season, where they won the Championship, and I always remember the performance against Arsenal in the FA Cup."I think it will be a tough game for Liverpool.

straight to your inboxGary Neville has put forward an argument for why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could have been named manager of the season last year.Neville was responding to a jibe from Jamie Carragher over why Solskjaer had not appeared on a vote for the most impressive manager last season.The duo were appearing on Sky Sports' Premier League preview show when viewers were asked to vote on who they felt was manager of the season last season. Carragher immediately pointed out the lack of Manchester United boss Solskjaer on the shortlist.

straight to your inboxLiverpool legend Jamie Carragher has issued his verdict on Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League title in 2020-21.United finished third last season following an impressive second half of the campaign and optimism is high ahead of the new season. The signing of Donny van de Beek has caught the eye and there is also plenty of excitement around Bruno Fernandes ahead of his first full season in English football.

Il Forno marked its relaunch by inviting some top names from across the city including Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti and former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher. Inside, the restaurant which has been based on Duke Street for more than a decade has new lightning, new seating and a freshened up bar and lounge area giving it a significantly modernised new look.Its menu has also changed too thanks to its executive chef Paolo Cillio.

Former Liverpool striker Adam Morgan has recalled Steven Gerrard instructing him to tell Luis Suarez to "f*** off" before a match.

Liverpool will retain the Premier League title in the coming season, but perhaps not in the same dominant fashion as last term. That’s according to Rio Ferdinand and Jamie Carragher, who have both suggested we could have a more exciting title race on our hands in the 2020/21 campaign.

TEAMtalk, have also told the chasing pack they should believe they can close the gap and even knock Liverpool off their perch, especially with the signings they have made.Last season’s runners-up, Manchester City, have added Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres to their squad, while Chelsea have added no fewer than seven new players to their squad from last season.Joining Frank Lampard’s side for the new season are Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva, Xavier Mbuyamba, Ben Chilwell, Malang Sarr and Kai Havertz.Jurgen Klopp’s side ruthlessly swept aside all before them last season, and ended up finishing the campaign a whopping 18 points clear of City.But the pair don’t see that happening this time round, with Ferdinand saying: “No one can say

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher thinks that Manchester United can only challenge for the Premier League title next season if they sign Jadon Sancho.MEN Sport understands the Englishman remains a top transfer target for United this summer despite negotiations stalling with Borussia Dortmund.The Bundesliga club want a fee of £108million for Sancho's services but have now stated the player won't leave this summer.The signing of Donny van be Beek stands as United's only transfer arrival this summer, which has left some supporters frustrated.Carragher believes Sancho could have a similar impact to the January arrival of Bruno Fernandes and could spark a title push from United."I do not think Manchester United are as far away as people