Mohamed Salah returned to action and wasted no time making history, setting a new all-time Premier League record for goal contributions.

The Egyptian started on the bench against Brighton after holding clear-the-air talks with manager Arne Slot. But he was called into action in the 26th minute, replacing Joe Gomez, who went off injured.

In the second half, Salah made his mark. His corner found Hugo Ekitike, who headed home Liverpool’s second goal of the game to make it 2-0.

That assist took Salah to 277 direct goal contributions in the Premier League for Liverpool, breaking Wayne Rooney’s long-standing record for most goals and assists for a single club. Rooney previously held the record with Manchester United.

Salah’s delivery at the Kop sparked wild celebrations, as fans welcomed back the club’s talisman with a roar. It was a statement moment from a player who’s become synonymous with rewriting records.

The match ended 2-0, Liverpool’s second clean sheet of the week. With his departure to the Africa Cup of Nations imminent, the send-off felt particularly meaningful.

It was arguably one of his sharpest performances of the season, despite playing just over an hour.

Since arriving at Anfield, Salah has shattered record after record. But becoming the Premier League’s all-time leader in combined goals and assists for a single club marks a milestone few imagined when he first signed in 2017.

No matter what the future holds, Salah has already etched his name into the club’s history, and now, the league’s too.