Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has achieved a remarkable feat, matching a ten-year-old record previously held by Lionel Messi. The Egyptian attacker netted a goal and provided an assist in Liverpool’s crucial 2-0 win over Manchester City, marking the 11th time this season he has accomplished this in the Premier League.
Mohamed Salah’s record-breaking performance
Salah's goal-scoring ability continues to shine, with his latest strike against Manchester City coming just 14 minutes into the match at the Etihad Stadium. The goal was the result of a well-executed corner routine involving Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. Szoboszlai flicked Mac Allister’s low delivery to Salah, who expertly finished with a first-time shot, aided by a slight deflection off Nathan Ake’s boot.
This goal added to his already impressive tally of 25 Premier League goals this season, just seven shy of the 32 he scored in his debut season for Liverpool. Furthermore, it marked Salah’s 30th goal across all competitions for the club this campaign, continuing his stellar form throughout the 2024/25 season.
Mohamed Salah: assisting as well as scoring
Beyond his goal, Salah also played a pivotal role in creating another. He provided an assist for Dominik Szoboszlai, who scored a well-taken goal before halftime, further showcasing his all-around contributions to Liverpool’s attacking play.
This marked the 11th occasion this season that Salah has both scored and assisted in a single game, a feat not seen in Europe's top five leagues since Lionel Messi in the 2014/15 season.
Mohamed Salah’s ascending status at Liverpool
Salah’s remarkable goal-scoring form continues to elevate his status within Liverpool’s history. His 180th Premier League goal for the club came during the Manchester City match, making him one of the all-time greats at Anfield. He now stands as the third-highest goal scorer in Liverpool's history, behind only Ian Rush (346 goals) and Roger Hunt (285 goals).
The Egyptian’s goal against City also marked his 387th appearance for Liverpool, a milestone that underscores his importance to the club. With his current pace, Salah is well on track to surpass the 44 goals he scored during his debut season at Anfield, which saw Liverpool make a run to the Champions League final.
Looking ahead: Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool
As Salah enters the final six months of his contract with Liverpool, his future at the club remains a topic of speculation. However, his continued excellence on the pitch, demonstrated by these record-breaking performances, solidifies his legacy as one of the club’s greatest ever players.