AFP Sports looks at three talking points from the opening weekend's action.
Salah still top dog at new-look Liverpool
Liverpool fans spent much of the summer mourning the departure of manager Juergen Klopp, but there was a familiar sight for the Reds as Mohamed Salah struck in a 2-0 win at Ipswich.
The Egyptian's ninth goal on the opening weekend of the season set a Premier League record.
Salah also teed up the visitors' opener for Diogo Jota to bring up 300 goal involvements (212 goals, 88 assists) in 350 Liverpool games.
As Liverpool adjust to life under new boss Arne Slot, the 31-year-old's consistency could be key for a period of transition.
However, questions remain though over what Salah's future holds with less than a year left to run on his current contract.
This story is from the August 20, 2024 edition of The Citizen.
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