The Digest:
Mohamed Salah made history on Friday night as he scored in Liverpool’s thrilling 4-2 victory against Bournemouth, setting a Premier League record. The Reds came from a 2-0 lead to secure the win in the season opener.
Key Points:
- Liverpool triumphed 4-2 in their opening fixture against Bournemouth at Anfield.
- Mohamed Salah scored a dramatic 94th-minute goal, securing all three points.
- Salah now holds the record for scoring 10 goals on matchday 1 in Premier League history.
- The Egyptian has either scored or assisted on the opening weekend in every season at Liverpool.
- New signing Hugo Ekitike put Liverpool ahead in the first half.
- Cody Gakpo doubled the lead in the second half before a shock comeback from Bournemouth.
- Antoine Semenyo scored twice for the visitors, pulling them back to 2-2.
- Federico Chiesa made it 3-2 for Liverpool before Salah's final strike sealed the win.
Salah’s goal in the dying moments of the game helped Liverpool secure a dramatic opening-day victory while also setting a new Premier League milestone. A promising start to their title defense.
Sources: Complete Sports
