Liverpool’s Title Charge and Salah’s Heroics
The roads around Anfield are abuzz with excitement as Liverpool’s remarkable campaign edges closer to securing the Premier League title. The Gunners might have a game in hand, but with the current gap and Liverpool having 11 matches remaining, the possibility of an end-of-season street parade is becoming increasingly likely. At the forefront of this surge is the virtually unstoppable Mohamed Salah, whose strike at the Etihad against Manchester City to put his side in front marked his 25th league goal of the season. This achievement places him six goals ahead of his closest challengers for the Golden Boot, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland. Not content with just scoring, Salah also orchestrated a beautiful assist for Dominik Szoboszlai, making it 2-0 and claiming his 16th assist of the campaign. The 32-year-old forward shows no signs of slowing down, and with Liverpool on the march, Salah is aiming for several historic records, setting the stage for an all-time great season in the Premier League.
Salah’s Pursuit of the Most Goals in a Premier League Season
Salah’s goal against City came in his sixth consecutive league match, a testament to his relentless form. Remarkably, he has only failed to score in six of Liverpool’s 27 matches this season, making his 25 goals so far an impressive tally. His debut season at Liverpool in 2017/18 saw him score an astounding 32 goals, a mark he is determined to eclipse. Currently averaging a goal every 96 minutes, Salah is projected to add 10 more goals to his season if he plays in all of Liverpool’s remaining 11 fixtures, which would bring his total to 35—just one shy of Haaland’s record of 36 from the 2022/23 season. In his previous high-scoring season, Salah averaged a goal every 91 minutes with fewer overall minutes on the pitch, highlighting his consistency and lethal finishing ability.
Salah’s Assist Masterclass
Salah’s contributions extend well beyond his goal-scoring prowess, as evidenced by his growing assist tally. He has already recorded 16 assists in 27 matches, placing him at eighth on the all-time list for a single season. This puts him four assists behind joint-leaders Thierry Henry, who had 20 assists in 2002/03, and Kevin De Bruyne, who matched the feat in 2019/20. Salah averages an assist every 150 minutes, and if he maintains this form, he is on course to register 6.6 more assists, bringing his total to 22.5 by the end of the season. This would not only see him shattering his own records but also threatening to match or surpass the all-time bests set by Henry and De Bruyne.
Total Goal Contributions: An Unprecedented Milestone
Salah’s 41 goal contributions (goals and assists) this season place him seventh on the all-time list for a single season. He trails only Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole, both of whom recorded 47 goal contributions in the 1994/95 and 1993/94 seasons, respectively. Notably, those records were set in seasons when the Premier League had 22 teams, meaning each team played four more matches. Salah needs just one more goal involvement to surpass his own best from 2017/18, which stood at 42 (32 goals and 10 assists). If he continues his current pace, averaging a goal involvement every 58 minutes, he is on track to add 17 more contributions by the season’s end. This would see him finish the campaign with a staggering 58 goal involvements, far outstripping any previous record.
Chasing All-Time Records
While breaking the single-season records is a primary focus, Salah is also closing the gap on some all-time Premier League milestones. With 182 Premier League goals to his name, he is far from Alan Shearer’s record of 260, but his current form suggests he is well on his way to adding more significant numbers to his career tally. In terms of assists, his 85 is just over halfway to Ryan Giggs’ leading total of 162. Salah’s consistency and multifaceted skill set make him a formidable force, and his pursuit of these records is not just a testament to his individual talent but also to the team’s cohesion and strategic brilliance under Jurgen Klopp.
PFA Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or Contender
If we allow ourselves to speculate, it is difficult to envision a scenario where Salah does not claim the PFA Player of the Year award this season. Having won it twice before, in 2017/18 and 2021/22, he would become the first player to win it for a third time. His impact on Liverpool’s title push, coupled with his personal achievements, makes him a clear favorite for the accolade. Moreover, Salah’s exceptional performances are not limited to the Premier League. He has been a key figure in Liverpool’s Champions League campaign as well, and his form could well earn him a nomination for the prestigious Ballon d’Or. Stream the 2024/25 Premier League and Champions League live on TNT Sports and discovery+ to witness the magic of Salah and Liverpool’s quest for glory.
