Mohamed Salah Reflects on His Favorite Liverpool Goals Against Manchester City

Before becoming a modern Liverpool legend, Mohamed Salah’s arrival at Anfield wasn’t a foregone conclusion. Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp famously expressed initial doubts about the Egyptian forward’s suitability for his squad. It took persistent persuasion from the club’s analytics department to convince the German coach.

“When we scouted him, we saw a lot of videos,” Klopp admitted in a previous interview. “Mo was not the finishing monster we see now.”

A Historic Goalscorer with Iconic Moments

Salah has since silenced any remaining skeptics, rising to become Liverpool’s third all-time top scorer. With a staggering 245 goals to his name, the Egyptian international has no shortage of stunning strikes to reflect on.

In a recent feature with France Football, Salah was asked to choose his favorite goals in a Liverpool shirt. Unable to narrow it down to one, he chose two—and both came against Liverpool’s fiercest modern rivals, Manchester City.

A Solo Masterpiece in the Premier League

One of Salah’s standout moments came during a dramatic 2–2 draw with Manchester City in October 2021. Twisting and turning through a maze of defenders, Salah unleashed a left-footed rocket from a tight angle that ricocheted off the post and into the net—a goal that was replayed endlessly in highlight reels.

At the time, Salah downplayed its importance. “It would be more special if we won the game,” he said post-match. “It’s a good goal but nothing much to say.”

Yet, years later, the strike is now cemented as one of his finest in the Premier League.

Champions League Magic at the Etihad

The second goal Salah singled out came in the Champions League quarterfinals in April 2018, also against Manchester City. With Liverpool already holding a comfortable aggregate lead, Salah calmly danced around City keeper Ederson before chipping the ball into the net, leaving Nicolás Otamendi sprawled on the ground.

This goal helped secure Liverpool’s place in the semifinals and is remembered as a symbol of Salah’s composure and class on the European stage.

Rivalry with Manchester City Defines Salah’s Era

Since his arrival in 2017, Manchester City has consistently been Salah’s most formidable opponent. Under Pep Guardiola, City’s dominance has frequently clashed with Liverpool’s ambitions. Although Liverpool finished behind City in several intense title races, they clinched the 2024–25 Premier League title, finishing 13 points clear.

“City will always be City,” Salah said earlier this year. “They have one of the greatest managers and fantastic players. They can win any game at any time.”

New Contract, New Targets

Now with a new two-year contract extension, Salah is set to continue tormenting Premier League defenses. His consistency, versatility, and big-game performances—especially against Manchester City—suggest there are still many memorable goals to come.

As he eyes more silverware and personal milestones, fans and critics alike are left wondering: what’s next in the legend of Mohamed Salah?