Salah’s 250th Goal Fires Liverpool Back to Winning Ways
Anfield, Liverpool — Mohamed Salah etched his name even deeper into Liverpool folklore on Saturday, scoring his 250th goal for the club as the Reds snapped their four-game Premier League losing streak with a 2–0 victory over Aston Villa.
The 33-year-old Egyptian forward, already a modern Anfield legend, reached the milestone in classic poacher’s fashion — pouncing on a defensive blunder to restore hope to a restless home crowd and ignite a crucial win in Liverpool’s title defense.
Salah the Centurion — Again
The breakthrough arrived in first-half added time.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez attempted to clear the ball under pressure but instead sent it straight into Salah’s path. The Egyptian made no mistake, slotting calmly into an empty net to give Liverpool the lead.
It was a moment that summed up Salah’s career — sharp, opportunistic, and clinical.
With that goal, he joined Ian Rush (346 goals) and Roger Hunt (285) as only the third player in Liverpool’s history to reach 250 goals in all competitions — an elite club that spans generations of Anfield greatness.
Gravenberch Seals It
Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, returning from an ankle injury that had sidelined him for three matches, marked his comeback with a goal in the 58th minute.
Collecting the ball outside the box, the Dutchman unleashed a powerful drive that took a wicked deflection off Pau Torres, leaving Martínez stranded as the ball spun into the top corner.
It was Gravenberch’s second league goal of the season and a moment that effectively sealed the three points for Jürgen Klopp’s side.
Villa Threaten, But Liverpool Stand Firm
Despite the scoreline, Aston Villa made their intentions clear from the outset.
In the fifth minute, Morgan Rogers curled a stunning 20-yard effort against the post, while later Matty Cash saw his strike deflect off Virgil van Dijk and clip the crossbar after a fingertip touch from Giorgi Mamardashvili.
The visitors’ early dominance tested Liverpool’s defense, but once Salah struck, the momentum swung decisively in the hosts’ favor.
Anfield — electric and defiant after weeks of frustration — roared its approval as Liverpool controlled the second half with renewed composure and confidence.
Back on Track
The result ended Liverpool’s four-match losing run in the league — their first victory since the 2–1 win over Everton on 20 September — and lifted them back up to third in the Premier League table.
They now sit seven points behind leaders Arsenal, but with their talisman rediscovering form and fitness, belief has returned to the red half of Merseyside.
For Salah, the milestone marks another chapter in a glittering Liverpool career that has redefined modern goalscoring standards.
For Liverpool, it might just signal the start of another surge toward glory.
Final Score: Liverpool 2–0 Aston Villa
Goals: Salah (45+1’), Gravenberch (58’)
