Mo Salah on Verge of Historic Liverpool Record
Mohamed Salah needs just one more goal to reach the extraordinary landmark of 250 for Liverpool. Since joining the club in 2017, the Egyptian forward has set new standards for consistency and excellence, scoring 187 goals and providing 88 assists in the Premier League alone. That total of 275 goal involvements places him just one behind Wayne Rooney’s record for a single club — the Manchester United legend amassed 276 combined goals and assists during his time at Old Trafford.
Salah’s influence against Aston Villa has also been particularly notable. Across his last 11 appearances in all competitions versus the Midlands side, he has scored nine goals — eight of which came in the Premier League. As he eyes another milestone, few would bet against him extending that tally at Anfield this weekend.
Slot’s Liverpool Continue to Build
Under Arne Slot, Liverpool have found a rhythm that blends structure with attacking flair. The Reds have lost just one of their last 15 top-flight meetings with Villa, winning 11 and drawing three. At home, their record is even more commanding — six wins and one draw from the last seven league fixtures against the same opponents.
A win or draw on Saturday would see Slot reach 100 points as Liverpool’s head coach in the Premier League, equalling Kenny Dalglish’s record for reaching that milestone in the fewest games. It would also extend an impressive record that has seen Liverpool unbeaten at Anfield in Premier League matches during the month of November since 2015, when they last suffered defeat to Crystal Palace.
Villa’s Form Under Emery
Aston Villa travel to Anfield as one of the league’s in-form sides. Emery’s team have won four consecutive Premier League matches — the longest ongoing winning run in the division. Should they claim another victory, they would become only the second team in top-flight history to go winless in their first five matches of a season and then record five straight wins, following Preston North End in 1936–37.
However, Villa’s record against reigning champions remains a concern. They have lost each of their last 11 such encounters, conceding 35 goals in the process, and have managed only one win in their last 30 attempts — a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in 2009.
Goals, Records and Momentum
This fixture rarely disappoints when it comes to entertainment. The last 16 meetings between Liverpool and Villa in all competitions have produced 63 goals — nearly four per game on average. The Reds have scored in all but one of their last 22 league clashes at Anfield, the sole blank coming in a 1-0 defeat back in September 2014.
Liverpool’s attacking strength, coupled with Salah’s relentless pursuit of history, promises another high-stakes evening under the lights. Should the Reds score twice, they would reach a total of 350 goals against a single opponent in league history for the first time — yet another milestone in a fixture steeped in tradition.
