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 |
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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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 |
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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