Mohamed Salah continued his exceptional form for Liverpool, breaking the deadlock just 14 minutes into their Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mohamed Salah's goal: a well-executed corner routine
The opening goal came from a perfectly orchestrated corner routine. Alexis Mac Allister delivered a low ball to the near post, which was cleverly flicked into Salah’s path by Dominik Szoboszlai.
With clinical precision, Salah struck the ball first time, with a deflection off Nathan Ake’s boot, sending it past City goalkeeper Ederson to give Liverpool the early advantage. This goal marked the 17th time this season that Salah had scored the opening goal for the Reds in the Premier League.
A milestone moment for Mohamed Salah
Salah’s strike added yet another milestone to his incredible season. The goal was not only his 25th in the Premier League this campaign but also his 30th in all competitions.
This achievement puts him in elite company, as it is the fifth time he has reached these numbers since joining Liverpool, now in his eighth season at Anfield. His personal best for a single season remains the 32 goals he scored during his debut campaign.
Mohamed Salah’s record-breaking journey at Liverpool
Over the years, Salah has consistently delivered top-tier performances for Liverpool, with each season showing remarkable goal-scoring prowess. Below is a breakdown of his goal tally in all competitions each season:
Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Record (All Competitions)
2017/18: 44 goals in 52 games
2018/19: 27 goals in 52 games
2019/20: 23 goals in 48 games
2020/21: 31 goals in 51 games
2021/22: 31 goals in 51 games
2022/23: 30 goals in 51 games
2023/24: 25 goals in 44 games
2024/25: 30 goals in 38 games (so far)
As Salah continues his incredible form, he is now poised to challenge his career-high 44-goal tally from his debut season, when he played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s run to the Champions League final.
Not just content with scoring, Salah also played a vital role in setting up a goal for Szoboszlai before halftime, assisting the Hungarian in scoring a brilliantly taken second. This marked the 11th time in the current season that Salah has both scored and assisted in the same match, a feat not achieved in Europe’s top five leagues since Lionel Messi for Barcelona in the 2014/15 season.
The future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool
While speculation continues about the future of Salah at Liverpool, one thing is clear: his record in a Liverpool shirt speaks volumes. Whether or not he extends his contract with the club, Salah’s legacy at Anfield continues to grow, as he cements his place as one of the Premier League’s greatest.