Salah Scores 250th Goal, Leads Liverpool to Key Victory Over Aston Villa

Liverpool secured their first Premier League win since September 20 with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, highlighted by Mohamed Salah scoring his 250th goal for the club. Salah's milestone goal came just before halftime, and his overall performance was praised by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who described the achievement as "almost unbelievable" and noted Salah's contributions beyond scoring, including his defensive support. Salah expressed pride in his milestone but emphasized the importance of the win as Liverpool looks to regain momentum ahead of crucial fixtures against Real Madrid and Manchester City. After a difficult run of losses, Liverpool's victory signals a potential turning point as they remain third in the Premier League, seven points behind leaders Arsenal. Slot highlighted Salah's ongoing influence on the team, praising his hold-up play and ability to bring others into the game. The win was seen as vital for confidence and team cohesion moving forward in the season.