Potential Salah Successor Scores First Premier League Goal of 2025
Bryan Mbeumo, linked as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, netted the inaugural Premier League goal of 2025 for Brentford against Arsenal.
In the opening match of 2025, Brentford faced Arsenal at Griffin Park, where Bryan Mbeumo scored the first Premier League goal of the year. Mbeumo capitalized on a precise pass from Mikkel Damsgaard, skillfully navigating through Arsenal's defense to deliver a low shot past goalkeeper David Raya, giving Brentford an early lead.
This goal marks Mbeumo's 12th of the season, highlighting his status as one of the Premier League's top forwards. Notably, Mbeumo has been mentioned as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, should the Egyptian star depart at the end of the season.
Earlier in the season, Mbeumo also scored against Chelsea, demonstrating his knack for performing in high-stakes matches against top London clubs.