Salah Joins Legends as Liverpool
Rekindle Anfield Spirit for Crucial Stretch

Liverpool, 2 Nov (ONA) — Mohamed
Salah etched his name further into Liverpool folklore, scoring his 250th goal
for the club to inspire a vital 2-0 victory over Aston Villa and re-energize
Anfield ahead of a season-defining week.

The Egyptian king capitalized on a
catastrophic error by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez just before halftime,
tapping into an empty net to become only the third player in Liverpool history
to reach the landmark, alongside Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285).

The goal set the stage for a
much-needed Premier League win, which was sealed by Ryan Gravenberch in the
second half. This victory halted a damaging four-game losing streak in the
league and lifted the mood around the stadium, with the Kop End in full voice
throughout.

Manager Arne Slot, who had been
under significant pressure following six defeats in seven games across all competitions,
credited the supporters for playing a “vital role” in the
performance. Even during a goalless first half, the home crowd rallied behind
the 47-year-old Dutchman, who led the club to the title in his debut season
last year.

“The fans felt their side were
back to their best,” Slot observed, with chants of “Champions”
echoing around the ground.

The result, which moves Liverpool to
third in the EPL table, provides a crucial morale boost ahead of a monumental
few days. The Reds host Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday
before a pivotal trip to rivals Manchester City next Sunday.

While the title defense remains an
uphill battle—with leaders Arsenal seven points clear—the performance against
Villa suggested a team rediscovering its identity and fight at the perfect
moment.

— Ends/Khalid