Mohamed Salah etched his name further into Liverpool's history books, scoring his 250th goal for the club in a crucial 2-0 victory against Aston Villa. The win at Anfield on Saturday ended Liverpool's recent slump in form, marking their first league victory since September 20th and lifting them to third in the Premier League table.
The Egyptian forward capitalized on a costly error by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who misplaced a pass directly into Salah's path. Salah calmly slotted the ball into the unguarded net, sending a wave of relief through the Anfield crowd. His goal arrived in first-half stoppage time, providing a timely boost for Arne Slot's side.
Salah becomes only the third player to reach the 250-goal milestone for Liverpool, joining the ranks of legendary strikers Ian Rush (346 goals) and Roger Hunt (285 goals). His strike also moved him level with Wayne Rooney for the most goal involvements for one club in the Premier League. Both players now have 276 involvements, with Salah recording 188 goals and 88 assists for Liverpool, compared to Rooney's 183 goals and 93 assists for Manchester United. Overall, Salah's 279 Premier League goal involvements, including his time at Chelsea, place him joint-third with Frank Lampard in the rankings. Only Rooney (311) and Alan Shearer (324) have more.
Ryan Gravenberch sealed the victory for Liverpool with a deflected strike in the 58th minute. The win was particularly significant for Liverpool, who had suffered four consecutive league defeats and six losses in their previous seven games across all competitions.
Despite his achievement, Salah admitted he has not been completely satisfied with his own performances this season but is confident that Liverpool will improve after a period of adjustment following summer signings. He acknowledged the team needs time to adapt and understand each other's games, but remains optimistic about their prospects.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised Salah's "unbelievable" achievement and highlighted his all-around performance. Slot noted Salah's defensive contribution and ability to hold the ball, stating that scoring 250 goals for one club is a rare feat in modern football.
The victory comes at a crucial time for Liverpool, with important matches against Real Madrid and Manchester City on the horizon. The win against Aston Villa has provided a much-needed confidence boost and a platform to build on as they navigate a challenging run of fixtures.
