Trent Alexander-Arnold changed the game for Liverpool in the midweek clash against Newcastle as his 20-minute cameo sets a new Premier League record.
Liverpool struggled in the first half in a tough away fixture at St James’s Park. A masterclass from Salah and Trent helped the Reds earn a point.
As Arsenal and Chelsea both won their respective games, Liverpool’s lead at the top has been reduced to 4 points (with a game in hand after the Merseyside derby got postponed).
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The new Premier League record set by Trent
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s two assists yesterday against Newcastle have set a new Premier League record. This saw his assist tally in the Premier League rise to 61 making him the first-ever defender to reach 60 in the competition’s history.
Trent was level with his Liverpool teammate Andy Robertson going into the match with 59 assists.
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Trent changed the game for the Reds, his two assists proved to be vital. As each match goes by Trent proves again and again why he deserves a new contract, not only Trent but Salah and Van Dijk also.
Losing Trent on a free transfer next summer would be a huge loss.
Trent is free to negotiate a pre-contract with other clubs starting in January if the Reds failed to offer him a new contract until the new year.
With Trent high on Real Madrid’s transfer shortlist, Liverpool should provide him with a new contract as soon as possible.
The match against The Magpies showed Trent’s class and why losing him on a free would be disastrous.
