In Liverpool’s opening game against Fulham, Mohamed Salah has another record in sight.

When Salah’s Liverpool team plays Fulham this weekend, he’ll be eager to start the season off strong because if he scores, he’ll join a select group of Premier League players.

This week marks the resumption of the Premier League, with Liverpool traveling to Craven Cottage to face Fulham. The Reds will enter the game in good spirits after defeating Manchester City 3-1 last weekend in the Community Shield.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and a new signing all scored goals. Darwin Nunez completed the win and left a psychological imprint on Pep Guardiola’s group.

Due to having a more varied preseason program, Liverpool undoubtedly appeared considerably sharper than their Manchester opponents throughout the game.

Based on their performance last Saturday, it may be fair to conclude that City are entering the new season a little uncooked, which may be important in May.

Even at this early stage, missed points could prove vital because last year the margin between both teams at the top was just one point. With a difficult opening against West Ham, City also doesn’t have it easy.

The Egyptian became the first player to score in five straight opening-weekend matches in the Premier League era when he scored in Liverpool’s 3-0 triumph against Norwich City in the season opener last year. This is encouraging, as is the fact that Klopp’s team will begin the season against a promoted team for the fourth consecutive year.

Salah would join historical greats like Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard, and Wayne Rooney, who are all tied on eight goals, in securing the record for the most goals scored in the first weekend of a Premier League season if Fulham were to defeat him on Saturday.

In their matchup with Fulham, Liverpool will be looking to get off to a quick start of their own while potentially taking advantage of any early mistakes made by Guardiola’s team. There are numerous ways Liverpool may harm their London opponents now that players like Nunez and Luis Diaz are among their number. However, current events indicate that Salah might be the one to watch out for.

You wouldn’t rule out Liverpool’s No. 11 accomplishing this objective as well. The 30-year-old was in poor form compared to his normal high standards, despite scoring 23 Premier League goals and winning his third Golden Boot award last season.

Salah played in 12 games between February and April without scoring a goal, possibly worn down by a demanding match calendar and reaching the Africa Cup of Nations final.

While his lengthy contract conflict was finally addressed during the preseason, he was granted a suitable break and signed a new multi-year lucrative contract with the Reds.

While his lengthy contract conflict was finally addressed during the preseason, he was granted a suitable break and signed a new multi-year lucrative contract with the Reds.

With plenty of rest and this distraction gone, the Egyptian has returned to form, scoring three goals and providing an assist in his previous four outings to start the new season. Expect him to play a key role in Saturday’s match at Craven Cottage, as is typical in an opening weekend.