Mohamed Salah lit up Anfield on Friday night as Liverpool began their Premier League season with a lively 4-2 win over Bournemouth.
The Egyptian forward struck the Reds’ fourth goal, keeping his tradition of delivering on opening day alive and well.
His finish not only secured the victory but also brought him within touching distance of Wayne Rooney’s long-standing record for the most goal contributions for a single club in the Premier League. Salah now boasts 271 goal involvements for Liverpool in 289 appearances, just five behind Rooney’s 276 for Manchester United.
According to Opta, Salah is unmatched when it comes to first-round impact. He tops the charts with 10 goals and 15 total contributions in opening fixtures. He has also found the net at least 12 times against three different sides, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Bournemouth.
Liverpool’s win extended their unbeaten streak in opening Premier League matches to 13, a run that includes 10 victories and three draws.
