Egyptina superstar Mohamed Salah netted his 45th career goal against top six Premier League rivals, with the latest against Manchester City, sealing a 2-0 victory for Liverpool at Anfield.
The two-time African Footballer of the Year converted a penalty in the 78th minute, which secured the result during the 13th round of league action.
With this latest strike, the 32-year-old has now amassed 45 goals and 19 assists in matches against major teams, including Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Chelsea.
Notably, his most productive performances have come against Manchester United, where he has tallied 12 goals and 6 assists.
This season has been particularly fruitful for the Egyptian, as he has already scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists across 20 appearances.
Amidst the buzz surrounding his remarkable form, discussions regarding Salah’s future at Liverpool have intensified.
The forward has been candid about his situation, hinting that the club has presented him with a new contract offer.
His performance against City may serve as a timely reminder of his value to the team as contract negotiations or departure loom.