Introduction
The final Premier League weekend before the international break was packed with thrilling performances. Despite Erling Haaland’s hat-trick, our Player of the Week is Mohamed Salah of Liverpool FC.
Mohamed Salah’s Masterclass
Liverpool FC’s star, Mohamed Salah, proved once again why he is a Manchester United nightmare. On Sunday, he played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s 3-0 victory at Old Trafford. Salah was involved in all three goals, assisting twice and scoring once.
A Routine Victory
Salah’s contributions were crucial in a match that was a comfortable win for Liverpool. He assisted Luis Díaz twice in the first half before scoring a beautifully placed goal at the near post. This performance was part of Arne Slot’s first significant victory as Liverpool’s manager.
Dominance Against Manchester United
Salah’s goal at Old Trafford took his tally to 12 goals against Manchester United in the Premier League. This makes United his favorite opponents. No other team has conceded more goals to Salah in the league.
In the last 22 league goals Liverpool FC has scored against United, Salah has directly contributed to 16 of them—10 goals and six assists. This impressive record accounts for 73% of Liverpool’s goals against United.
Impressive Statistics
Salah’s strike on Sunday also raised his total to 10 goals in just nine visits to Old Trafford across all competitions. He is now the only Premier League player to have scored double figures as a visiting player at the Theatre of Dreams.
No player in Premier League history has been involved in three or more goals in a game at Old Trafford more than once. Salah stands out as the only player to achieve this feat twice. He also holds the record for the most goals scored against United in the modern era, further endearing him to Liverpool fans.
Contract Uncertainty
Despite his remarkable performance, Salah’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain. After the match, he hinted at his potential departure, mentioning, “As you know, it’s my last year at the club. I just want to enjoy it, and I don’t want to think about it. We’ll see what can happen.”
He also noted that the club has not yet discussed a new contract with him, adding, “Nobody in the club talked to me yet about the contract, so I just think ‘OK, I play my last season and see at the end’. It’s not up to me.”
Conclusion
Salah’s dazzling performance at Old Trafford highlights his enduring quality and importance to Liverpool. With no signs of decline, the pressure is on Liverpool FC to secure his future at the club. Salah continues to be one of the Premier League’s all-time greats, and his future at Liverpool is a topic of great interest as the season progresses. Stay updated with the latest from IPL365.
