Mohamed Salah stands on the brink of yet another slice of Premier League history, with the Liverpool forward eyeing a record-extending 10th goal on the opening weekend of the season.
The Egyptian has already set himself apart as the most prolific scorer in Premier League curtain-raisers, finding the net nine times in first matches since arriving at Anfield.
His tally places him ahead of some of the league’s most celebrated names — Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer, Jamie Vardy, and Frank Lampard — each of whom struck eight times on opening day.
Salah’s consistency in early-season fixtures has become a hallmark of his career in England.
His most recent example came against Chelsea, when he demonstrated trademark composure and precision to find the back of the net.
Now 32, the winger shows little sign of slowing down, his appetite for goals as sharp as in his debut campaign.
The prospect of reaching double figures in opening-day goals carries more than just statistical weight.
It would see Salah pull clear of a chasing pack made up of some of the most iconic forwards the Premier League has seen, solidifying his status as a player who delivers when anticipation and pressure are at their highest.
While records are often broken over the course of a long season, Salah’s dominance in matchday one fixtures has been built on years of sharp starts and unflinching focus.
His ability to make an immediate impact is a reflection not only of his clinical finishing but also of the meticulous preparation and drive that have defined his career.
The race to catch him already looks improbable. Rooney, Shearer, Vardy, and Lampard are all long retired, leaving only Salah to push the benchmark higher.
For Liverpool supporters, his presence offers reassurance that, whatever the challenges ahead, their talisman will be ready from the very first whistle.
Opening-day scorers record
- Mohamed Salah – 9 goals
- Wayne Rooney – 8 goals
- Alan Shearer – 8 goals
- Jamie Vardy – 8 goals
- Frank Lampard – 8 goals
As Liverpool prepare for another campaign, all eyes will be on Salah when the new season kicks off.
One more opening-day goal would not only add another chapter to his remarkable story but also secure his place even deeper in the Premier League’s historical record books.
