Mohamed Salah shatters Premier League record in Liverpool’s opening win

Vishal Bhawani August 18, 2024August 18, 2024 Liverpool, Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah makes history with ninth goal in Premier League openers

Liverpool‘s new era under Arne Slot began with a bang as Mohamed Salah broke a Premier League scoring record in their 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday.

The Egyptian star etched his name in history by netting his ninth goal in the opening round of a Premier League season, surpassing the previous record held by legends Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer, and Frank Lampard.

The Egyptian King. Simply incredible. pic.twitter.com/4R55moGwPK
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 17, 2024

Salah’s historic moment

In the 65th minute, Salah found the back of the net with a close-range finish sealing the victory for Liverpool and setting a new benchmark for goals scored in Premier League openers.

This goal came just five minutes after Salah had assisted Diogo Jota for the game’s opening goal, showcasing his all-around contribution to the team. For this, the Egyptian later received the MOTM award as well.

Salah, who joined Liverpool in 2017, has been a key figure in the club’s success over the past seven seasons contributing 155 goals and 68 assists in the Premier League. His latest achievement adds another chapter to his remarkable career at Anfield.

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A new era begins under Arne Slot

This match also marked the start of a new chapter for Liverpool under manager Arne Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp in the offseason. Slot’s tenure began on a positive note with this victory but the team showed signs of needing time to adjust to his style, particularly in a sluggish first half.

For Ipswich, who are newly promoted to the Premier League and backed by pop star Ed Sheeran, who watched the game from a VIP box it was a tough reintroduction to top-flight football. Despite the loss, the presence of Sheeran and the return to the Premier League brought a sense of excitement to Portman Road.

As Liverpool secured their first three points of the season, Salah’s record-breaking goal set the tone for what promises to be an exciting campaign ahead for the Reds.