Mohamed Salah bags another record after Liverpool's emphatic win over Manchester City

Mohamed Salah delivered a masterclass at Anfield as Liverpool secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City, delivering a decisive blow to the reigning champions’ hopes of an unprecedented Premier League five-peat.

The Reds, led by the relentless Salah, proved too strong for Pep Guardiola's side, who are now 11 points behind leaders Liverpool.

From the opening whistle, Liverpool were in full control, relentlessly testing City’s defense and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. The breakthrough came midway through the first half when Salah’s incisive pass found Cody Gakpo, who slotted home with precision to give the home side a deserved lead.

Liverpool maintained their high tempo in the second half, and their pressure paid off again when Ortega fouled Luis Díaz in the box. Salah, who had earlier missed a penalty against Real Madrid in midweek and squandered a one-on-one chance earlier in this game, stepped up to the spot.

Calm and composed, the Egyptian converted with ease, doubling Liverpool’s lead and all but sealing the win.

Salah Equals Premier League Record

With a goal and an assist in this game, Salah added yet another accolade to his illustrious career. The 32-year-old has now matched Wayne Rooney’s record of scoring and assisting in the same Premier League game 36 times. Remarkably, Salah achieved this feat in just eight seasons, compared to Rooney’s 16-season career.

Salah’s consistency and brilliance since arriving in the Premier League have been nothing short of extraordinary. Breaking records has become routine for the Liverpool star, and given his current form, he’s on course to surpass Rooney’s record before the season ends.

Salah’s performance this season has been exceptional, contributing to 23 goal involvements (13 goals and 11 assists) in just 20 appearances across all competitions. His influence has been pivotal for Liverpool, who now look poised to reclaim the Premier League crown from City.