Mohamed Salah is on the verge of joining a very special Premier League group — and fittingly, it could happen against Liverpool’s oldest rivals, Manchester United.
The Egyptian star returns to Anfield this weekend chasing another personal milestone. With 19 direct goal contributions (13 goals and 6 assists) against Manchester United, Salah needs just one more to reach 20.
If he does, he’ll join an elite list of players — including Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane, Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand, and Frank Lampard — who have managed 20 or more goal involvements against a single opponent in Premier League history.
It’s yet another reminder of how Salah loves the big stage — and there’s no stage bigger than Liverpool vs. Manchester United at Anfield.
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Mo Salah’s special connection with Man Utd
Few players have tormented Manchester United quite like Salah. From his famous hat-trick at Old Trafford to his ice-cool finishes at Anfield, the Egyptian King has made this fixture his personal playground.
Here’s a look at his numbers against Manchester United:
| Competition | Appearances | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 6 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 6 |
Salah’s 13 Premier League goals against United are already a record. He’s the first player ever to score that many against the Red Devils in the competition — a stat that adds more spice to Sunday’s showdown.
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The record and the rivalry — will history repeat itself?
Liverpool boss Arne Slot knows exactly what this means. A goal or assist from Salah would not only push him into Premier League legend territory but could also help Slot hit another landmark.
The Dutchman currently sits on 99 top-flight points as Liverpool manager — a draw or win against United would make it 100 in record time.
The script writes itself: Salah chasing glory, Slot chasing history, and Manchester United standing in the way.
If Salah finds the net again, he won’t just be scoring for the points — he’ll be carving his name deeper into Premier League folklore. After all, when it comes to big occasions, Salah doesn’t just turn up — he turns it on.