It was classic Mohamed Salah magic at Anfield this weekend as he once again delivered a stunning left-footed strike, curling the ball into the top corner past Brighton’s keeper.
The Kop has seen this time and again from Salah, who now has his 48th match-winning goal in the Premier League—an achievement that only five players in the league’s history have surpassed.
At 32, Salah might not be as relentless a dribbler as he once was, but his fitness and determination are stronger than ever. He even topped Liverpool’s fitness tests in pre-season, showing he’s still primed for those decisive moments on the pitch. This weekend, as Liverpool began to look like genuine title contenders under new manager Arne Slot, it was Salah who stepped up with the moment of brilliance to secure the win.
Salah captured the moment with a social media post reading, “Top of the table is where this club belongs. Nothing less.” His strike, Slot said, was a “Mohamed Salah special.” This goal wasn’t just another point on the board—it was an echo of Liverpool’s glory days under Klopp and perhaps the best Anfield moment so far under Slot’s leadership.
Brighton had done a solid job containing Salah for most of the game, but fans could sense something brewing when he finally got the ball in a promising position. The Egyptian forward started his run toward Pervis Estupinan, who had been having a near-flawless game, and yet there was an air of inevitability as Salah took the shot that Brighton’s defense simply couldn’t stop.
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The numbers behind Salah’s season are incredible. Of Liverpool’s 19 league goals, Salah has directly contributed to 12 of them, giving him a 63% involvement rate—higher than any other player in the Premier League right now. And since joining Liverpool in 2017, no one in England’s top flight has come close to Salah’s staggering 235 goal contributions, with Harry Kane following at 169.
With his goal this weekend, Salah reached 164 in the Premier League, passing Liverpool icon Robbie Fowler on the all-time scorers list, and he did it in 106 fewer games. He now sits eighth on that list, with legends like Thierry Henry and Frank Lampard in his sights. By season’s end, he might just break into the top five.
Joe Gomez was quick to celebrate Salah’s achievements, saying, “We shouldn’t lose sight of how massive these records are. He keeps knocking them down. He’ll always be a legend.” For Liverpool supporters, Salah has transformed from a promising 25-year-old to a club legend who’s cemented his place in Liverpool’s storied history.
With 55 goal involvements since the start of last season, it’s surprising that Salah was left off the Ballon d’Or shortlist. The snub has not gone unnoticed, but it’s a reminder of just how consistent Salah has been, and how vital he is for Liverpool.
Despite all the rumors linking him to a potential move to Saudi Arabia, Salah remains fully committed and, by all indications, at the peak of his career. Letting him leave for free next summer, when his contract expires, would be unimaginable for Liverpool and its fans.
Salah shared on Sunday, “No matter what happens, I will never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like.” It’s a statement that hints at the uncertainty of his future but also a tribute to the incredible moments he’s given Liverpool.
Last season, injuries took their toll on Salah, especially after the Africa Cup of Nations, where he was sidelined while representing Egypt. He scored just three times in the final 11 games of Klopp’s era, leading some to wonder if he was past his best.
But Saturday’s performance put those worries to rest, proving that Salah’s unmatched ability to turn games around is as sharp as ever. If Slot’s Liverpool hopes to contend for the title this season, they’ll need a fit and in-form Salah leading the charge.
For Liverpool fans, Salah’s goals and moments of brilliance feel timeless. He has repeatedly shown he can step up when it matters most, and this weekend’s stunning strike was yet another reminder of his place among the club’s greatest.
As Salah continues to break records and lead Liverpool’s title aspirations, fans can only hope for many more match-winning moments. It’s safe to say that no one at Anfield will ever tire of seeing him cut in on his left foot and send another one flying into the back of the net.
