Mohamed Salah's goal for Liverpool against Bournemouth on Friday saw him draw level on 187 Premier League goals with Andrew Cole.
The Reds emerged as 4-2 victors against the Cherries when the sides clashed at Anfield, with fans treated to an end-to-end affair.
Boss Arne Slot will be pleased that new signing Hugo Ekitike was able to score on his competitive debut, but his team did surrender a 2-0 lead.
Federico Chiesa and Salah netted in the 88th and 94th minutes respectively to eventually win the game, and the latter's strike saw him tie level with Manchester United legend Andy Cole's record of 187 Premier League goals.
The Liverpool star is now the joint fourth highest scorer in the division's history, with only Wayne Rooney (208), Harry Kane (213) and Alan Shearer scoring more (260).
Mohamed Salah celebrates with his Premier League medal in May 2025
Where could Salah end on the Premier League all-time scorers list?
Since signing for Liverpool in 2017, Salah has scored at least 18 Premier League goals in each of his eight full seasons at the club.
The 33-year-old managed to net on 29 occasions last term in what was his second most productive top-flight campaign in terms of scoring.
Salah penned a contract extension in April lasts until the summer of 2027, and if he continues at his rate of 0.64 Premier League goals per 90 for Liverpool, then he will end his time on Merseyside with an additional 48 league goals.
Such a return would put him ahead of Kane into second place with 235 goals, and he would only need 25 more to equal Shearer's record, though that would require an additional contract.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Does Arne Slot need to focus on his defence in the summer transfer window?
While Slot will have been delighted to see his talisman begin 2025-26 with a goal, the Reds boss will be concerned about the team's performances at the other end of the pitch.
Liverpool conceded twice during counter-attacks against Bournemouth, and they looked vulnerable all evening against the Cherries.
The champions have focused on offensive additions this term, signing the likes of Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, but the Merseysiders look as if they could do with defensive reinforcements.
Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni was officially signed on Friday, though he is only 18 and cannot be expected to feature regularly.
Liverpool have also been linked with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, and given he has considerable experience in the Premier League, he could help the club improve at the back.
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