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Paul Merson celebrates Mohamed Salah reaching his 800th goal of the season.
Mohamed Salah continues to impress this season, leading Liverpool’s charge with remarkable consistency. Following the Reds’ 3-1 victory over Southampton, former Arsenal star Paul Merson playfully exaggerated Salah’s prolific form, remarking on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday that the Egyptian’s penalty was his “800th goal of the season!”
While hyperbolic, Merson’s comment underscores the widespread recognition of Salah’s outstanding contributions. With 27 goals in 29 league games, Salah currently tops the Golden Boot race, outpacing his closest competitor, Erling Haaland, by a significant margin.
Liverpool’s victory, secured partly through Salah’s penalty double, cements their position atop the Premier League table, leaving them 16 points clear of Arsenal, albeit having played two more games. Whether metaphorical or not, Salah’s goals continue to be instrumental in Liverpool’s pursuit of the title.