Mohamed Salah etched his name into Premier League history on August 16, 2025, as he scored in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich at Portman Road, Ipswich.
Salah’s goal in the 65th minute sealed the win and set a new record for the most opening-day goals in Premier League history.
With his strike, Salah scored nine times on the opening day of the Premier League season, surpassing the previous record held by Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, and Alan Shearer.
Salah also assisted for Liverpool’s first goal, scored by Diogo Jota, as the team secured a winning start under new manager Slot, marking a new chapter post-Jürgen Klopp.
The 31-year-old Egyptian international has consistently impacted the first day of the season.
He scored on his Liverpool debut against Watford in a thrilling 3-3 draw during the 2017/18 season.
He followed that with goals against West Ham in 2018, Norwich City in 2019, and Fulham in 2022.
Salah’s standout performance came in the 2020 season with a hat-trick against Leeds United in a dramatic 4-3 victory.
The only exception to his opening-day scoring record was in the 2023/24 season when Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea.
Salah has now scored and assisted in 32 different Premier League games, surpassing only Wayne Rooney, who has achieved this feat 36 times.
On his 350th appearance for Liverpool in all competitions, Salah reached 300 goal involvements for the club, comprising 212 goals and 88 assists.
As Salah continues to break records, he leads the Premier League with nine opening-day goals and 14 opening-day goal involvements (nine goals, five assists).
His remarkable achievements with Liverpool have solidified his place as one of the greatest African players and one of the finest in Premier League history.
With just one year remaining on his contract, questions loom over whether Salah will renew his deal with Liverpool or seek a new challenge come summer.
