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However, Brazil, previously holding the third position, experiences a shift down to fifth place due to consecutive defeats against Colombia and Argentina.

Credit should be given where credit is due, and foreign players have, undoubtedly, played a significant role in improving the quality of football in the Indian Super League. Consequently, fans of the ISL welcome the diversity of foreign imports.

Erling Haaland put City ahead with a penalty in the 25th minute, responding to a foul on him by Marc Cucurella.

Salah showcased his scoring prowess with goals in both halves, marking his 119th goal involvement in 117 appearances for Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League.

On the other side of Manchester, Manchester City faces Bournemouth and is expected to secure three points. Bournemouth recently secured their first win of the season, which relieved some pressure on coach Andoni Iraola. Pep Guardiola enjoys a near injury-free squad, barring long-term absentee Kevin de Bruyne and the suspended Manuel Akanji.

While licking their wounds from the Cup defeat to the third-tier side Saarbruecken (2-1), Muller emphasized the importance of regaining their focus and fighting spirit in preparation for the upcoming clash against Dortmund.

Bayern took control from the outset but struggled to penetrate Saarbrucken's well-organized defense. Nonetheless, Bayern managed to break the deadlock 14 minutes into the game when Thomas Muller had ample time and space to launch a powerful shot from 22 meters into the net.

The Argentine soccer great won the award for his exceptional performance at the Qatar World Cup last year when he led Argentina to the trophy with seven goals and was named the best player of the tournament, Xinhua reports. Messi has won the most significant individual football award in the years of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023.

The Citizens got off to a strong start, coming close in the opening stages when Phil Foden shot wide from a tight angle, followed by Bernardo Silva's attempt from a promising position getting blocked, reports Xinhua.

United took the reins from the start and almost stunned the German giants with three minutes gone, but Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich was equal to Christian Eriksen's close-range attempt from a tight angle, reports Xinhua.