In a sensational display of skill and determination, Mohamed Salah has set a new Premier League record, surpassing Wayne Rooney’s long-standing achievement for the most games in which a player has both scored and assisted. This came during Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Newcastle United on Wednesday.
Salah played a pivotal role in the high-scoring affair, netting twice and providing the assist for his team’s other goal. The Egyptian forward now boasts an impressive 13 goals and 8 assists in just 14 league appearances this season. This marks the sixth time in 2024-25 that Salah has been directly involved in every goal his team has scored in a match.
With this performance, Salah reached 37 instances in the Premier League where he has both scored and assisted in a single game, surpassing the previous record of 36 set by Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney. What makes this feat even more remarkable is that Salah achieved it in 214 fewer appearances than Rooney.
As the 32-year-old continues to shine, attention is also turning to his contract situation. Salah is now approaching the final six months of his current deal with Liverpool, and with no signs of an extension in sight, his future at Anfield remains uncertain. While manager Arne Slot admitted he couldn’t predict what will happen with Salah’s contract, the winger’s growing frustration over the lack of a new deal is clear.
In contrast, Liverpool is reportedly working to reach an agreement with Virgil van Dijk, although their initial offer has fallen short of the Dutch defender’s expectations. Nonetheless, it is anticipated that Salah will soon be presented with a formal offer as the club looks to tie down their star player before he can start negotiations with overseas clubs.
