Liverpool’s opening night win over Bournemouth was supposed to be about three points, but it turned out to be much bigger. Mohamed Salah once again wrote his name into the Premier League record books, but it was the tears in his eyes after the final whistle that told the real story of the evening.
The Egyptian forward struck in stoppage time to seal a 4-2 victory, his 10th goal on the first weekend of a Premier League season.
No player in history has managed that. For a man known for ice-cold finishes, Salah left Anfield looking anything but cold.
Ranking Player Total Goals
1st Mohamed Salah 10
T-2nd Wayne Rooney 8
T-2nd Alan Shearer 8
T-2nd Jamie Vardy 8
T-2nd Frank Lampard 8
T-6th Sergio Agüero 7
T-6th Teddy Sheringham 7
T-8th Didier Drogba 6
T-8th Louis Saha 6
10th Erling Haaland* 5
Most goals by a player in first Premier League game of the Season
He applauded the Kop, visibly emotional, as fans chanted the name of the late Diogo Jota, who was honored before kickoff.
Salah even copied one of Jota’s trademark celebrations, a gesture that hit home with every Liverpool supporter.
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Where Mohamed Salah stand in the all-time Premier League goal scoring chart?
That goal also moved Salah to 187 in the league, drawing level with Manchester United legend Andy Cole.
Not bad for a winger who many thought would struggle when he arrived in England.
Salah’s latest strike places him joint-fourth on the Premier League’s all-time list. Alan Shearer remains untouchable at the top with 260 goals.
Harry Kane is second with 213, followed by Wayne Rooney’s 208. Salah now sits alongside Cole, with Sergio Aguero just behind on 184.
Player Apps Goals
Alan Shearer 441 260
Harry Kane 320 213
Wayne Rooney 491 208
Andrew Cole 414 187
Mohamed Salah 302 187
Sergio Aguero 275 184
Stats via Premier League
Another milestone came with his 105th goal at Anfield, meaning he is only behind Sergio Aguero’s tally at the Etihad (106) and Thierry Henry’s legendary 114 at Highbury. It’s a race Salah could realistically win this season if he keeps scoring in front of the Kop.
Liverpool fans will remember the scoreline, but they’ll remember Salah’s tears even more. On a night filled with goals, emotion, and history, the Egyptian King reminded everyone why he’s still the face of this team.
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