Salah Sets Premier League Record in Liverpool's Victory Over Ipswich

Mohamed Salah made headlines on Saturday as he broke the Premier League record for most goals scored in the opening round of a season during Liverpool's 2-0 win against Ipswich Town. After assisting Diogo Jota for the first goal, Salah netted his own in the 65th minute, bringing his tally for opening matches to nine. This achievement surpasses the previous record of eight, which he shared with soccer legends Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer, and Frank Lampard. Salah, who joined Liverpool in 2017, has been instrumental in the team's success, particularly during the 2019-2020 season when they topped the league. Over his seven seasons with the club, he has amassed an impressive 155 goals and 68 assists. The match against Ipswich also marked a new chapter for Liverpool, as it was the first under manager Arne Slot, who took over from long-time coach Jürgen Klopp during the offseason. Ipswich Town, returning to the Premier League for the first time since 2002, had a notable supporter in music star Ed Sheeran, who recently acquired a minority stake in the club. Sheeran, a lifelong Ipswich fan, watched the match from a VIP box at Portman Road, adding a touch of celebrity to the occasion. With this victory, Liverpool joins Manchester United, who won their opener against Fulham, in starting the season positively. The Premier League's opening weekend continues with several matches, including Arsenal hosting Wolverhampton and reigning champions Manchester City facing Chelsea on Sunday.