Liverpool fans will be laughing at Paul Merson’s comment after Mo Salah’s second penalty against Southampton.

Paul Merson gave Liverpool fans a good laugh with his commentary on Mo Salah securing another Reds victory this afternoon.

Liverpool had to battle hard at Anfield against Southampton, who took a surprise lead just before halftime but ultimately fell 3-1. Salah played a key role, converting two penalties, with the second in the 88th minute finally putting the game to bed.

As the Premier League’s top scorer confidently slotted the spot-kick past Aaron Ramsdale, Merson delivered an exaggerated quip on Soccer Saturday, joking: “Nobody was saving that. It’s his 800th goal of the season!”—a playful nod to Salah’s prolific form.

While the Egyptian forward’s actual tally is far lower, his goal-scoring record remains remarkable. With 32 goals in all competitions before mid-March, Salah is closing in on the 44-goal haul he managed in his debut Liverpool season. His second penalty also brought him level with Sergio Aguero in the Premier League’s all-time scoring charts, further cementing his legendary status.

Merson’s joke may have been an exaggeration, but Salah’s numbers continue to be extraordinary, reinforcing his place among the league’s greatest-ever strikers.