Mohamed Salah continued to cement his legacy in the Premier League with each passing game, adding yet another chapter in Liverpool’s opening match of the 2024/25 season.
The Reds’ Egyptian talisman played a pivotal role in their 2-0 victory over newly promoted Ipswich Town, showcasing why he remains one of the most feared forwards in the league.
In this match, Salah not only scored but also provided a crucial assist, ensuring Liverpool’s smooth start under their new manager, Arne Slot.
Salah set up Diogo Jota to open the scoring, before calmly slotting in a goal himself to secure the victory on Liverpool’s first away trip of the season.
This performance marked a significant milestone for the 32-year-old forward.
With his contributions against Ipswich, Salah became the player with the most goals, 9, and overall goal involvements, 14, on the opening day of Premier League seasons, surpassing the records of iconic players such as Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney.
Salah’s remarkable consistency is highlighted by his unique record of scoring or assisting in each of his eight opening-day fixtures since joining Liverpool.
His ability to deliver from the start of the season has been unmatched, as evidenced by his performances in previous years:
– ⚽ vs. Watford (2017/18)
– ⚽ vs. West Ham (2018/19)
– ⚽🅰️ vs. Norwich (2019/20)
– ⚽⚽⚽ vs. Leeds (2020/21)
– ⚽🅰️🅰️ vs. Norwich (2021/22)
– ⚽ vs. Fulham (2022/23)
– 🅰️ vs. Chelsea (2023/24)
– ⚽🅰️ vs. Ipswich (2024/25)
Under Slot’s leadership, Liverpool is aiming to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title, competing with heavyweights like Manchester City and Arsenal.
Slot, who has now become the first Liverpool manager in this century to win his debut match in charge, will undoubtedly be relying heavily on Salah’s goal-scoring prowess throughout the season.
As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on Salah, who looks poised to continue his incredible form and once again be a contender for the league’s top scorer, further solidifying his place in Premier League history.
