Rio Ferdinand rates Mohamed Salah's Ballon d'Or chances after backing Liverpool for Premier League title
01/01/2025 11:00 AM
No one expected Liverpool to start so well under Arne Slot after the Dutchman replaced Jurgen Klopp at the helm.
The Reds lead the way in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League and are playing some beautiful football, raising the possibility of winning silverware this summer.
| Position | Team | PlayedMP | WonW | DrawnD | LostL | ForGF | AgainstGA | DiffGD | PointsPts |
| 1 | LiverpoolLiverpool | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 45 | 17 | 28 | 45 |
| 2 | Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 37 |
| 3 | ArsenalArsenal | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 35 | 16 | 19 | 36 |
| 4 | ChelseaChelsea | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 35 |
Key:
Position 1 – 4 : Champions LeaguePosition 5 : UEFA Europa League
Position 18 – 20 : Relegation
Liverpool are currently eight points clear of second-placed Nottingham Forest and will look to carry on their momentum when they face Manchester United at Anfield next.
And Rio Ferdinand has just made a prediction Liverpool fans across the world will absolutely love.
Rio Ferdinand makes bold Liverpool and Mohamed Salah prediction
Mohamed Salah has been the star of the show for Liverpool this season and has already scored 20 goals across all competitions.
The Egyptian recently netted in the 5-0 thrashing of West Ham United and will look to continue his rich vein of form against Manchester United, who he has made a habit of scoring against.
Ruben Amorim’s side are 14th in the table currently and will look to avoid another drubbing at Anfield, but judging by Salah’s current form, you wouldn’t put it past him.
And Ferdinand feels Liverpool will win the Premier League title this season, with Salah also tipped to get his hands on the 2025 Ballon d’Or if he spearheads the Reds to silverware later this year.
Jamie Carragher also feels Liverpool will win the league this season, although Gary Neville thinks Arsenal will make a comeback in the coming weeks to get their hands on the trophy.
Salah’s stats this season
Julen Lopetegui feels Salah is one of the best players in the world currently as he continues to rack up goals for Liverpool.
| Mo Salah stats | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins played |
| Premier League | 18 | 17 | 13 | 1.587′ |
| UEFA Champions League | 6 | 2 | 4 | 513′ |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 1 | – | 50′ |
He has shown no signs of slowing down despite entering his 30s and looks like he can play at the top level for two or three more years at the very least.
Liverpool are in talks to renew Salah’s contract and the Anfield faithful will hope for the saga to be resolved at the earliest.
