The 33-year-old was in the right place at the right time to capitalise on a loose pass from Aston Villa ‘keeper Emi Martinez to give Liverpool the lead.
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Salah’s goal take his Liverpool goal contribution tally to an incredible 276, equalling a record set by Rooney for most Premier League goals and assists combined for a single club during his time at Man United.
The Egyptian has come under a lot of scrutiny in the early stages of the season for his lack of output in front of goal.
He will doubtless be hoping this is the start of a good run in front of goal with Liverpool trailing Arsenal in the race for the title.