The Egyptian forward was picked out by goalkeeper Alisson and produced a stunning touch and turn, spinning Joao Cancelo in the process.
Salah then kept his composure to steer the ball past Ederson. It was a truly magical goal and has the potential to be one of the standout moments of the season.
The kick. The touch. The turn. The finish. What a sensational goal.
Tight first half at Anfield
Thirteen points separated the Premier League heavyweights at the start of the afternoon.
Previously unbeaten City have been magnificent during the opening weeks of the campaign, inspired by their £51 million summer signing Erling Haaland.
All eyes were on the prolific Norwegian forward at Anfield and he was City’s biggest goal threat during the first half, testing Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson on two occasions.
Haaland will feel that he should have broke the deadlock shortly before half-time with a header from Kevin De Bruyne’s inch-perfect cross.
Liverpool held their own during the opening 45 minutes but only managed to get one shot on target.
Salah’s moment of magic seals Liverpool win
Salah almost put the hosts 1-0 up early in the second half but the Egyptian forward, who scored a lightning-quick hat-trick against Rangers in midweek, saw his effort stopped by a superb Ederson save.
At the opposite end of the pitch, City scored through Phil Foden, only for the goal to be disallowed following a VAR review. Haaland had fouled Fabinho in the build-up to the chance and the goal was chalked off, much to Pep Guardiola’s frustration.
The game had suddenly burst into life. Salah then picked out Diogo Jota moments later but the Portuguese forward headed over the bar.
Alisson then produced another save from Haaland before Salah curled wide with 20 minutes left on the clock.
There was confusion shortly afterwards when it appeared that Salah was one of three players Jurgen Klopp wanted to substitute.
But he stayed on and then scored one of the best goals we’ll see this season in the Premier League, securing a huge win for Liverpool in the process.
