Premier League players with most goals scored in matchweek one
Mohamed Salah etched his name in Premier League's history books as he scored against newcomers Ipswich Town in Liverpool's first game of the 2024-25 season. Salah delivered the goods on his 350th appearance for the club, getting to 300 goal involvements. Here we decode players who own the most goals scored in the history of the Premier League in matchweek 1.
Mohamed Salah - 9 goals
Salah marked his 350th appearance with an assist and a goal as the Reds won 2-0 away from home to open their campaign in style under new manager Arne Slot. Scoring against a 32nd different side in the Premier League, Salah also owns the record of the most goal involvements in matchweek 1 (14). Salah scored his 158th Premier League goal (70 assists).
Frank Lampard - 8 goals
Former West Ham, Chelsea and Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard is considered one of the best in his generation. Lampard, with his progressive thinking, was a champion box to box midfielder. The three-time Premier League champion managed 177 goals and clocked 102 assists in his career from 609 matches. Lampard hit 8 goals in matchweek one of the Premier League.
Wayne Rooney - 8 goals
Former Everton (2 spells) and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney left an everlasting mark in Premier League history. Rooney could play in a number of positions. Rooney, who is the third-highest scorer (208) in Premier League history, scored eight goals in the competition's matchweek 1. The five-time champion managed 103 assists as well. He won five Premier League honors and made 491 appearances.
Alan Shearer - 8 goals
Premier League's highest scorer Alan Shearer bagged eight goals in matchweek one. Shearer, who represented Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, hit 260 goals and made 64 assists in 441 matches. Shearer won three Premier League Golden Boot awards. He won one Premier League title with Blackburn in 1994-95.
