Published on 13.11.2023
Mohamed Salah reached the milestone of 200 goals in English football with a double, guiding Liverpool to a 3-0 victory over Brentford.
This win propels Liverpool to second place in the Premier League, trailing leaders Manchester City by just a point as they head into the international break.
In the first half, Salah confidently slotted the ball into the net, extending his impressive streak at Anfield to 15 consecutive Premier League appearances, during which he either scored or provided an assist. This achievement puts him on par with the legendary records held by Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 12, 2023
Salah secured his 200th goal with a headed effort in the second half, capitalizing on Kostas Tsimikas’s determined effort to keep the ball in play. To seal the victory, Diogo Jota unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the box, adding the third goal for Liverpool in what proved to be a morale-boosting performance.
Liverpool delivered an authoritative performance, bouncing back from recent frustrations against Luton and Toulouse. With two Darwin Nunez efforts ruled out for offside in the first half, Liverpool showcased their dominance. This victory marked their sixth consecutive win at home in the Premier League this season, utilizing the Anfield factor to position themselves among the top contenders such as City and Arsenal. The dream of another title challenge is alive and well.
Although Brentford halted their own winning streak, they posed threats and even recorded a higher Expected Goals total than Liverpool. However, Alisson’s crucial save from a Bryan Mbeumo one-on-one opportunity at 0-0 proved pivotal. The hosts, significantly improved, displayed superior quality in the final third, securing their place at 11th in the table.
