The Liverpool No.11 dispatched a pinpoint, first-time finish at King Power Stadium after an inventive flick from Roberto Firmino set him up.
Salah’s effort is on the eight-strong shortlist for the prize, alongside on-loan Reds forward Takumi Minamino for his dummy and goal in Southampton’s clash with Chelsea.
Also selected are Joao Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Matt Lowton (Burnley), Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace).
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