Mohamed Salah goal: Liverpool star showed incredible IQ before Man City goal

Mohamed Salah was the hero as Liverpool beat Manchester City 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday.

The Egyptian latched onto Alisson’s long kick to score past Ederson and give Jurgen Klopp’s side a huge three points following their slow start to the campaign.

Moments earlier, Salah had missed a very similar situation as he went through on goal and saw his effort tipped wide by the Brazilian goalkeeper – although a goal kick was given.

But he made no mistake the second time of asking.

Kevin De Bruyne's lofted free-kick was easily gathered by Alisson. The Liverpool goalkeeper had no intention of slowing down play and immediately looked to Salah who was up against Joao Cancelo on the halfway line.

The ping from Alisson was perfect, Salah's spin and touch were even better. His finish was unerring.

World class.

But now, an even better angle of Salah's goal has emerged - and shows it was even better than we all first thought.

That's because Salah starts making his run BEFORE Alisson even caught the ball.

Footage taken by a supporter in the Kenny Dalglish Stand shows De Bruyne's free kick heading towards Alisson. Salah doesn't wait around to see the outcome of the set piece and immediately starts sprinting towards Man City's goal with the ball still in the air.

He makes Alisson's decision for him. When the Liverpool 'keeper does catch the ball, Salah is already well on his way. Alisson executes the kick perfectly and Salah does the rest incredibly well. But it was his run in the first place that created the opportunity.

Incredible anticipation and IQ from Salah.

Mo Salah. pic.twitter.com/RrWyYWkSRY

In co-commentary, Gary Neville called the goal 'mesmerising.'

"This is special, all the talk before the game of Erling Haaland but he has just