While three points were snatched away from the visitors on Saturday night, their star player Salah also fell short when chasing individual history. Only two players in the Premier League era, Beckham and Haaland, have scored or assisted in all of the opening seven games of a season. Manchester United hero Beckham was the first player to either score or assist in all of the opening seven games of a season. Get Sky Sports for £22 a month Sky Sports Get it hereHaaland, meanwhile, not only emulated Beckham last term, but went a whole lot further. He scored 15 goals in his opening nine Premier League games for Manchester City last season, also providing three assists in a staggering tally that included three hat-tricks.

Source: Express October 01, 2023 10:42 UTC