Mohamed Salah GW1 Analysis: Liverpool vs Bournemouth – August 15, 2025
A detailed breakdown of Mohamed Salah's incredible GW1 record, his dominance against Bournemouth, and predictions for Liverpool's 2025/26 Premier League opener.
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's talisman, heads into the 2025/26 Premier League season opener as one of Fantasy Premier League’s most reliable assets. Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, August 15, 2025 (20:00 BST), looking to defend their title after a strong summer transfer window.
With big-name arrivals like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Hugo Ekitike (a combined £270m spend), the squad looks formidable. At 33 years old, Salah remains a central figure in Arne Slot’s attack, showing sharpness in pre-season.
🔥 Salah’s GW1 Record – Unmatched in the Premier League
Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has been the standout opening-week performer, scoring in 7 of 8 season openers and racking up 9 goals + 5 assists in total.
| Season | Opponent | Result | Salah's Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Watford (A) | 3-3 | 1 goal |
| 2018/19 | West Ham (H) | 4-0 | 1 goal |
| 2019/20 | Norwich (H) | 4-1 | 1 goal |
| 2020/21 | Leeds (H) | 4-3 | 3 goals (hat-trick) |
| 2021/22 | Norwich (A) | 3-0 | 1 goal + 2 assists |
| 2022/23 | Fulham (A) | 2-2 | 1 goal + 1 assist |
| 2023/24 | Chelsea (A) | 1-1 | 1 assist |
| 2024/25 | Ipswich (A) | 2-0 | 1 goal + 1 assist |
Key Stats
- ✅ Scored or assisted in every GW1 since joining Liverpool
- ⚽ 9 goals – Premier League record for opening weekends
- 🎯 Avg. FPL points in GW1: 10–12
💥 Record vs Bournemouth
In 11 PL matches vs Bournemouth, Salah has:
- ⚽ 11 goals
- 🎯 2 assists
- 🏆 10 wins, 1 loss
Notably, he has scored in 7/11 meetings, including a hat-trick in a 4-0 away win in December 2018. Bournemouth’s open, attacking style often leaves spaces for Salah to exploit.
📈 Current Form & Pre-Season
Salah’s 2024/25 season saw a resurgence: 29 league goals from the right wing as Liverpool clinched the title.
- Pre-season: Scored in a 3-2 win over Athletic Bilbao
- Strong link-up play with Wirtz & Ekitike
- Fully fit & in talks for a contract extension
🔮 Prediction
Given his:
- GW1 pedigree (9 goals in 8 openers)
- Dominance vs Bournemouth (11 goals in 11 games)
- Home advantage & Liverpool’s attacking reinforcements
💡 Prediction: Salah scores at least 1 goal, possibly adds an assist → 10+ FPL points. Expect Liverpool to win 3-1 or 4-1, with Salah at the heart of the action.
FPL Verdict:
If you own him, captaincy is a strong option ✅. If you don’t, prepare for potential rank damage 📉.