Mohamed Salah has etched his name deeper into Premier League history books with a landmark achievement that sees him surpass two of English football's greatest ever players. The Egyptian forward's assist during Liverpool's commanding victory over Newcastle United at Anfield on Saturday night propelled him to a unique record for goal contributions at a single stadium.
A Historic Milestone at Anfield
Salah's difficult personal season continued as he failed to find the net himself, but his creative contribution proved crucial in Liverpool's 3-1 triumph that ended a concerning five-match winless streak in the league. That single assist took his total goal involvements at Anfield to an unprecedented 152, comprising 107 goals and 45 assists across his illustrious Liverpool career.
Surpassing Premier League Legends
This remarkable tally now places Salah clear of both Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry, who previously shared the record with 151 goal contributions each at their respective home grounds. Rooney achieved his total at Old Trafford during his Manchester United career, scoring 101 goals alongside 50 assists for the Red Devils.
Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry registered 114 goals and 37 assists during his dominant spells at Highbury, creating a benchmark that stood for years until Salah's latest intervention. The Liverpool forward's relentless productivity at Anfield, particularly during his peak years, has now established a new standard that may prove challenging for future generations to match.
Context of Salah's Achievement
Salah's record-breaking moment arrives during what has been arguably his most challenging season since joining Liverpool. The 33-year-old has yet to reach double figures in goals and appears destined to register his least productive scoring campaign at the club, raising questions about his long-term future despite signing a lucrative contract extension less than twelve months ago.
The forward himself has done little to dispel speculation about a potential departure, launching a surprising public criticism of the club's treatment following December's draw at Leeds. Salah claimed he had been "thrown under the bus" and revealed a strained relationship with manager Arne Slot, who has occasionally preferred other attacking options this season.
Liverpool's Important Victory
Salah's historic contribution came during a vital victory that arrested Liverpool's recent slide. The Reds had fallen behind to Anthony Gordon's early strike for Newcastle, marking the first time they had trailed in a Premier League match since April. Hugo Ekitike's equaliser just five minutes later sparked the comeback before further goals secured three precious points.
Manager Arne Slot praised his team's resilience afterwards, stating: "I think so many times we've come back from going behind and so many times we showed mentality. The way we defended in our box, the desire we had to attack the other box - it's the whole way we won it that matters."
The victory provided welcome relief after Liverpool's disappointing late defeat at Bournemouth the previous week, though questions about Salah's form and future continue to overshadow his latest statistical achievement. As one of the Premier League's most consistently prolific attackers of the modern era, his Anfield record stands as testament to an extraordinary period of goalscoring and creativity that has now officially surpassed two of the competition's most celebrated legends.
