Mohamed Salah Breaks Wayne Rooney’s Historic Premier League Record
Mohamed Salah added a new record to his impressive career with Liverpool after an exciting 3-3 draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. With two goals and an assist, the Egyptian forward has now scored and assisted in 37 different Premier League matches, surpassing Wayne Rooney's previous record of 36.
Salah's Impact on Liverpool's Attack
Salah was close to being the hero of the match, contributing directly to all three Liverpool goals as the league leaders nearly mounted a comeback. However, a late goal by Fabian Schär denied them victory. Despite this, Salah now tops the Premier League’s all-time chart for games with both a goal and an assist.
Premier League Dominance
- Games with a goal and assist: Salah has achieved this feat in six matches during the 2024-25 season, equaling his personal best from the 2017-18 and 2021-22 seasons. With 24 games remaining, he’s on track to break this record.
- Total goal contributions: Salah’s two goals and an assist in this game bring his Premier League total to 247, ranking him as the eighth-highest contributor in the competition’s history.
Salah’s Future at Liverpool
With his contract set to expire at the end of the season and no signs of a renewal, Salah’s future at Anfield remains uncertain. Just four goal contributions away from reaching 250, Salah is nearing a milestone achieved by only a select group of Premier League legends.