Mohamed Salah is emerging as a strong contender to become the next African Player of the Year, with his consistent goal-scoring form propelling Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table.
The Egyptian forward was again on target as Liverpool thrashed Leicester City 3-1 on Boxing Day, further cementing his place as one of the league’s top performers.
Salah’s strike in the 82nd minute capped a dominant display by the Reds, who extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points following Chelsea’s defeat to Fulham.
The match saw an exciting turn of events with plenty of action from both sides.
Leicester City initially took control in the sixth minute thanks to a goal from Ayew J., who fired in to give the Foxes an early 1-0 lead.
However, Liverpool responded just before halftime with a crucial equalizer from Cody Gakpo, whose effort in the 45+1 minute levelled the score at 1-1.
The second half saw Liverpool step up their game. Curtis Jones gave the Reds the lead in the 49th minute with a well-taken strike, making it 2-1.
Salah, always a threat in front of goal, sealed the win with a brilliant finish in the 82nd minute, wrapping up a 3-1 victory for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Following the match, Salah shared his ambitious goals for the season, declaring, “This year feels different. I want to WIN the Premier League, we really want to win it… LET’S DO IT.”
The forward’s determination was evident, as he also emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and humility.
“But remember that the most important thing is to keep working and stay humble,” he added.
With his back-to-back scoring performances and key contributions, Salah’s consistency has put him in the conversation for the African Player of the Year award once again.
His goal-scoring exploits are a key factor in Liverpool’s charge for the title this season, and he continues to prove that he is one of the best in world football.