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Mane happy returns! Superb Sadio marks his 30th birthday with a crucial goal in Liverpool's thrilling draw at Manchester City and keeps their clean sweep hopes alive... as he reminds the Reds just how special he is

Should Sadio Mane ever wish to pursue a new life after football, there is every chance he could become an outstanding card player.

Mane, the outstanding Senegal forward, celebrated turning 30 on Sunday by plundering the goal that kept Liverpool's hopes of a clean sweep alive.

It remains a tall order for them to become domestic champions but without his intervention just after half-time, the Premier League would be gone.

Sadio Mane celebrated his 30th birthday by scoring in Liverpool's draw at Manchester City

When he swept his shot beyond Ederson, Manchester City's goalkeeper, there was no real flicker of emotion, just a blank look as his team-mates raced to engulf him.