This archive report was first published on 25 August 2019.
On August 24, 2019, Liverpool took control at the top of the Premier League with a convincing 3-1 victory over Arsenal, thanks in large part to Mohamed Salah's two goals.
Salah's performance was a key factor in Liverpool's 12th consecutive Premier League victory, a streak that equaled their record run in the league under Kenny Dalglish in 1990.
"It was a brilliant game from my side so early in the season. It was outstanding," said Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp.
Salah's first goal came after a penalty was awarded when Arsenal's David Luiz pulled his shirt, and the Egyptian made no mistake from the spot.
Luiz's mistake was compounded when he was left for dead by Salah on the right flank, and the forward burst goalwards to superbly bury the ball in the far bottom corner.
Substitute Lucas Torreira pulled a goal back for Arsenal in the 85th minute, but the damage had been done.
"We are disappointed we lost 3-1 but watching some (of our) players we can be optimistic," said Arsenal manager Unai Emery.
