African players in Europe: Salah starts and scores as Reds win
The Egyptian said last weekend there would be "fire" if he spoke to the media about his frustration after being named as a substitute at West Ham. Mohamed Salah, who suffered a loss of form after being injured last January at the Africa Cup of Nations, looked more like his old self against Spurs at Anfield.
MOHAMED SALAH (Liverpool)
Salah scored from open play for the first time in nine games as the third-placed Reds beat Tottenham. Salah's recent slump in form has played a major part in Liverpool's Premier League title challenge coming off the rails. Apart from scoring his 25th goal of the season with a header, he also played a part in goals for Andy Robertson and Cody Gakpo.
NICOLAS JACKSON (Chelsea)
Jackson struck twice in Chelsea's 5-0 rout of West Ham to take his tally in his first season in west London to 16 goals despite an inconsistent record in front of goal. The Senegalese striker's 13 non-penalty goals in the Premier League is better than Salah, teammate Cole Palmer and Arsenal's Kai Havertz, who have been tipped as player of the year candidates. Jackson slotted home twice in the second half at Stamford Bridge to round off a Chelsea rout.
BRAHIM DIAZ (Real Madrid)
The recently-converted Moroccan international midfielder played a vital role as Real Madrid virtually sealed their title triumph with a 3-0 win over Cadiz. Diaz opened the scoring in the second half with a sublime individual effort, curling a shot home from the edge of the box. Real were confirmed champions later on Saturday when Barcelona lost to Girona.
INAKI WILLIAMS (Athletic Bilbao)
Ghana striker Inaki Williams kept Athletic's slim hopes of reaching next season's Champions League alive with a brace at Getafe, with both goals set up by his
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