Liverpool's Mohamed Salah bids farewell as club faces uncertain future

Mohamed Salah delivered a six‑word parting message – “So you better win next year” – as he played his final game for Liverpool after nine seasons. The Egyptian striker thanked the club and urged manager Arne Slot to lead the team back to winning ways. Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen warned that Liverpool may struggle to challenge Arsenal and Manchester City next season, suggesting Manchester United and City are more likely title contenders.

The 2025‑26 Premier League season also saw several notable records: Salah extended his record of opening‑day goals to ten, becoming the first player to score ten Matchday 1 goals. Other milestones included Liverpool’s youngest Premier League scorer, Rio Ngumoha, and a series of debut‑scorer feats across the league. These facts highlight a campaign of individual brilliance amid Liverpool’s broader rebuilding challenge.