Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle and Liverpool, at St. James Park in Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024. Photo: AP
Salah was instrumental in Liverpool's dramatic 3-3 draw against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Wednesday, delivering two goals and an assist in a pulsating encounter.
The 32-year-old winger set a new Premier League record by scoring and assisting in a single game for the 37th time, surpassing Wayne Rooney’s long-standing record of 36. Amazingly, with 277 Premier League appearances, he has played 214 fewer games than the ex-Manchester United and Everton striker, who played 491 top-flight matches.
Salah’s performance highlighted his incredible consistency, with his contributions directly leading to all three of Liverpool's goals in a match that showcased his flair and leadership on the field.
This season alone, Salah has scored and assisted in six Premier League matches, equaling his personal best from the 2017-18 and 2021-22 campaigns.
With 24 league games remaining, he is poised to surpass that record, further solidifying his status as one of the league’s most effective attackers.
Liverpool faced an early setback against Newcastle, falling behind in a high-octane match.
Salah, however, was pivotal in orchestrating Liverpool's comeback.
He first assisted Curtis Jones with a superbly measured cross before netting two crucial second-half goals, bringing his tally to 13 for the season, one more than Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot.
Salah’s composure and clinical finishing under pressure were on full display, reaffirming his status as Liverpool’s talisman.
Despite Salah's heroics, Liverpool were denied victory by a late Fabian Schär equalizer.
Nevertheless, Salah's individual achievements provided a silver lining, adding another accolade to his storied Premier League career.
With Wednesday’s contributions, Salah now boasts 247 goal involvements in his Premier League career.
He is just four goals short of becoming the seventh player in the competition’s history to reach 250, placing him among an elite group, underscoring his remarkable impact since joining Liverpool in 2017.
As Salah approaches the end of his current contract, speculation about his future continues to grow.
Liverpool have yet to secure his signature for an extension, leaving fans wondering how much longer the Egyptian star will grace the Premier League.
Regardless of what the future holds, Salah's legacy is already firmly cemented in the annals of English football.
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