It was a night of redemption and relief at Anfield as Mohamed Salah once again wrote his name into Liverpool’s record books.
The Egyptian forward, who has been one of the club’s most reliable goal-scorers for nearly a decade, found the net in style on Saturday night — though he might owe this particular milestone to a rare mistake from Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez.
A Costly Error Opens the Door for Salah
Liverpool entered the clash under heavy pressure after losing six of their previous seven matches.
Confidence was running low, but fortune finally smiled their way midway through the first half when Villa’s attempts to play out from the back went disastrously wrong.
World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, usually so composed with the ball at his feet, misjudged his pass straight into the path of Salah.
The Liverpool star reacted instantly, calmly slotting the ball home with his right foot to bring up an astonishing 250 goals in red.
Joining an Elite Liverpool Club
That strike made Salah only the third player in Liverpool’s long and storied history to reach the 250-goal mark, joining the legendary Ian Rush and Roger Hunt in an exclusive trio.
It was also his fifth goal of what has otherwise been a quiet season — a sign that the forward may be rediscovering his rhythm at just the right time.
Salah’s goal-scoring journey with Liverpool began back in August 2017 when he netted in a 3–3 draw against Watford on his debut.
Now, over eight years later, he’s achieved a milestone few could have predicted back then when he joined from Roma for £39 million.
Silencing the Critics and Finding Form Again
The 33-year-old had faced questions about his recent form, especially after signing a lucrative contract extension in the summer.
Last season, Salah was nothing short of sensational — recording 57 goal involvements as Liverpool stormed to the Premier League title.
But this campaign had started slowly for both him and the team.
However, after scoring against Brentford last week and again against Villa, it seems he’s turning a corner.
Even manager Arne Slot had played down any worries just days earlier, saying:
“The main thing is that Mo has always scored goals for our club, and the last thing I worry about is Mo starting to score goals again.”
Slot’s confidence appears well-placed, as Salah continues to remind everyone why he remains one of football’s most consistent performers.
Matching Wayne Rooney’s Premier League Fe.
Salah’s goal didn’t just break a personal barrier — it also brought him level with Wayne Rooney’s record for the most combined goals and assists at a single Premier League club.
It’s yet another reminder of how profoundly the Egyptian has shaped Liverpool’s modern era.
Earlier in the match, Hugo Ekitike thought he had given the Reds the lead, but his goal was ruled offside.
That disappointment was short-lived, though, as Ryan Gravenberch later made it 2–0 with a deflected strike that sealed the victory and eased the tension around Anfield.
A Night to Remember
As the final whistle blew, Anfield erupted in celebration — not just for the win, but for a moment that will forever be etched in Liverpool’s history.
Mohamed Salah, once doubted early in his career, continues to prove that class truly is permanent.
With 250 goals now to his name and counting, Liverpool’s Egyptian King shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.