Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah set six records during his side’s 2-0 victory against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Mohamed Salah, 32, played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City, opening the scoring in the 14th minute when his left-footed strike deflected off Nathan Aké and past goalkeeper Ederson.
Later, in the 37th minute, Salah turned provider, setting up Dominik Szoboszlai to double Liverpool’s lead. The Premier League leaders nearly extended their advantage further in the 59th minute, but Curtis Jones’ goal was disallowed after Szoboszlai was ruled offside in the build-up.
Salah’s outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award, as recognized by commentator Gary Neville. His influence on the game was undeniable, showcasing his trademark quality.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match alongside Szoboszlai, Salah expressed his delight at the result, saying, “It is incredible [to win at Man City].”
After the match, Salah acknowledged the difficulty of playing at the Etihad Stadium, praising Manchester City’s quality and manager while expressing his satisfaction with Liverpool’s victory.
“It is a very hard place to come and play. They are a tough team with an incredible manager. I’m glad in the end we won the game—it is special,” Salah told Sky Sports.
With Liverpool in the thick of the title race, he emphasized the importance of composure: “Especially when you are in the title race, it is incredible. Hopefully, we keep calm because sometimes the pressure gets to us. We try to win each game.”
Salah’s impact on the match was undeniable, and his performance saw him set six records, as highlighted by Squawka:
Records set by Mo Salah vs Man City
- First player in Premier League history to record 40+ goal involvements in two separate seasons.
- First player in Europe’s top five leagues to be involved in 50 goals across all competitions in 2024/25.
- Most games with a goal and an assist in a single season (11), a feat last matched by Lionel Messi for Barcelona in 2014/15.
- Most assists by a Liverpool player in a single Premier League season (16).
- First player in Premier League history to score and assist in both matches against the reigning champions in a season.
- First Premier League player to register 25+ goals and 15+ assists in a single campaign.
Salah’s records underline his consistent brilliance and further cement his status as one of the league’s all-time greats.
