Sadio Mane: I'm so proud to have scored 100 Premier League goals
Mane is the third African player to score 100 times in the Premier League and only the third player to do so in the division without any penalties.
The forward was delighted by the landmark but is more focused on adding to the tally and helping the Reds in their pursuit of trophies.
“Honestly, when I came to the Premier League my dream was to score as many as I can and especially to win trophies,” Mane, who previously spent two seasons with Southampton, told Liverpoolfc.com.
“So today I’m very happy and very proud to score 100 goals. Hopefully more goals [are] coming and also trophies coming.”
Mane’s eighth-minute effort at Vicarage Road opened the floodgates for a dominant Liverpool display that saw Roberto Firmino clinch a hat-trick of close-range finishes.
Mohamed Salah also produced another solo wonder goal as he slalomed through the Hornets defence and placed a curler into the corner of Ben Foster’s net.
Salah’s brilliant strike followed up his similarly majestic individual goal past Manchester City before the international break – and Mane had his say on the debate about which was better.
“I think it’s a better goal than City! But it’s no surprise for us because we know his quality, one of the best players in the world. He showed it today,” said the No.10.
“Bobby as well – he showed it – one of the best for sure in the world. I’m very happy for them.
“Especially Bobby’s hat-trick, it was not an easy time for him with injuries but he is back and I’m happy for him. Hopefully he will be here for us and score more goals for us until the end of the season.”
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