Mohamed Salah ended Liverpool’s four-match Premier League losing streak and reignited hopes of a title challenge with his milestone 250th goal for the club in a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday.
The Egyptian forward struck in first-half stoppage time after pouncing on a poor clearance from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The finish not only calmed a restless Anfield crowd but also made Salah just the third player in Liverpool history — alongside Ian Rush and Roger Hunt — to reach 250 goals in all competitions.
Ryan Gravenberch sealed the win in the 58th minute when his long-range shot took a deflection off defender Pau Torres and beat Martínez. The victory lifted Liverpool to third place in the Premier League table with 18 points, seven behind leaders Arsenal, while Villa dropped to 11th on 15 points.
The win came as a huge relief for manager Arne Slot, whose team had lost four straight league matches and six of their previous seven in all competitions. “That’s almost unbelievable,” Slot said after the match. “If you score 250 goals for one club, it’s already unbelievable — you don’t see that much in football anymore.”
Salah, who tied Wayne Rooney’s record for most Premier League goal involvements for a single club (276), admitted his form had not been up to his standards this season. “It was very important,” he told TNT Sports. “We’ve had a few losses in the Premier League and Champions League, but I’m glad we’re coming back now. It’s a good result before important games against Madrid and City.”
Reflecting on his personal performances, the Egyptian star said, “No, I’m not happy, but I know football. It’s been a tricky season — we have new players who need time to adapt and we’ve lost a few key players. We just need time, and we’ll be fine.”
United Salvage Draw at Forest
Elsewhere, Manchester United fought back for a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest thanks to a stunning late volley from Amad Diallo. United took the lead through Casemiro in the 34th minute but collapsed early in the second half when Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona struck twice in under two minutes.
Diallo’s 81st-minute strike rescued a point for United, who nearly grabbed a winner in stoppage time. The draw lifted Ruben Amorim’s side to fifth place, just ahead of rivals Manchester City, who play Sunday. Forest remained 18th in the standings.
Arsenal Extend League Lead
League leaders Arsenal continued their strong start to the season with a 2-0 win at Burnley, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. Viktor Gyökeres opened the scoring in the 14th minute, finishing off a clever corner routine, before Declan Rice added a second with a powerful header in the 35th.
The Gunners cruised to a seventh straight clean sheet, while Burnley managed no first-half shots on goal. Arsenal now have 25 points from 10 matches, with Bournemouth in second on 18. Burnley remain 17th with 10 points.
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