Liverpool manager Arne Slot joked that Mohamed Salah may know Manchester City's FFP fate after the winger hinted at facing the Premier League champions at Anfield for the last time.
Salah has been attracting headlines of late as speculation builds around his future at Liverpool.
Arne Slot aimed a cheeky joke at Man City following Salah's comments
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Arne Slot aimed a cheeky joke at Man City following Salah's commentsCredit: Getty
This is due to his contract at Anfield expiring in the summer, with no new deal anywhere near agreed.
Following the 2-0 win over Man City, Salah spoke to Sky Sports after the match and suggested that it could be his last home clash with Pep Guardiola's side.
"Honestly that's what was in my head [it possibly being his last home match v Man City]," Salah said.
"Probably until now this is the last City game I will play for Liverpool so I was just going to enjoy it.
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"The atmosphere was incredible so I will enjoy every second here.
"Hopefully we just win the league and will see what will happen."
Ahead of Liverpool's clash with Newcastle, Slot was asked about Salah's comments and had a cheeky reply.
"Maybe Mo knows more about the 115 acquisitions that are done [FFP charges] so expects them not to be in the Premier League next season!" Slot said.
"I do expect them in the Premier League - no, the boring answer is always the same. This is not the place for me to talk about Mo's contract and maybe already I've said too much about the joke I just made.
"That will probably get the headlines but it was a joke - I repeat, it was a joke."
Salah has been fueling speculation about his future
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Salah has been fueling speculation about his futureCredit: Getty
In February 2023, City were charged with breaching 115 Financial Fair Play rules over an eight-year period.
The Premier League champions deny every charge against them and a conclusion is not expected until 2025.
Man City are also struggling on the pitch, with Guardiola's men currently on a seven-match winless run.
Strikes from Cody Gakpo and Salah earned Liverpool a 2-0 win over City - their sixth defeat in seven matches.
As a result, the Reds sit top of the table with Man City now a staggering 11 points off the pace in fifth place.