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Mohamed Salah: The Premier League’s Elite Two-Way Forward
Mohamed Salah’s record-breaking career reached new heights during Liverpool’s emphatic 5-0 victory over West Ham United. With two assists in the match, Salah became one of the few players in Premier League history to rank in the top ten for both goals and assists, solidifying his legacy as one of the most complete forwards to ever grace the league.
Salah’s two assists against West Ham brought his Premier League tally to 82, surpassing Manchester United legend David Beckham’s 80 assists in 16 fewer appearances. Additionally, Salah’s 174 goals place him 8th on the league’s all-time scoring chart, making him one of only three players to break into the top ten for both goals and assists.
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Player |
Goals (all-time rank) |
Assists (all-time rank) |
|---|---|---|
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Mohamed Salah |
174 (8th) |
82 (10th) |
|
Frank Lampard |
177 (6th) |
102 (5th) |
|
Wayne Rooney |
208 (3rd) |
103 (4th) |
Salah also became the first player in Premier League history to reach double digits in both goals and assists before Christmas, a testament to his extraordinary consistency and ability to deliver in multiple facets of the game.
By scoring his 20th goal of the season, Salah became the first player in Liverpool’s illustrious history to achieve this feat in eight consecutive campaigns. This consistency cements his place as one of the club’s all-time greats.
Salah’s assists against West Ham demonstrated his versatility as a playmaker. His deft pass through the legs of two defenders to set up Cody Gakpo, followed by a perfectly weighted ball for Diogo Jota, underscored his creative vision and technical brilliance.
While Salah attributed his first touch in the lead-up to Gakpo’s goal to “luck,” the consistent “luck” he enjoys aligns with Thomas Muller’s philosophy: “Getting lucky all the time is a sign of quality.”
At 32, Salah shows no signs of slowing down. He has seamlessly blended goal-scoring prowess with playmaking abilities, earning accolades as both a scorer and creator. His impact continues to be felt on every matchday, proving that age is merely a number for a player of his caliber.
As Liverpool competes for silverware this season, Salah remains the cornerstone of their success, rewriting records and redefining greatness with every passing game.