Mohamed Salah Breaks Fresh Premier League Record in Liverpool’s 4-1 Victory Over Newcastle
Mohamed Salah shattered two Premier League records during Liverpool’s emphatic 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, with yet another remarkable statistic underlining the Egyptian star’s brilliance. Newcastle once again found themselves punished by the Reds, who recovered from an early setback after Anthony Gordon’s opener and went on to dominate, with Hugo Ekitike scoring twice.
Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konaté were also on target in a commanding display that saw Liverpool rack up 10 goals in their last two matches while conceding only two. Any doubts about Arne Slot’s previously cautious approach appear to have been silenced, as recent performances have shown he possesses the squad capable of playing an intense, high-tempo style reminiscent of his predecessor.
Much of Liverpool’s attacking spark is currently driven by Wirtz and Ekitike, who together have now recorded 29 goal contributions this season. Yet even without being at his absolute best on the night, Salah once again demonstrated his enduring quality by rewriting the record books.
Salah Sets Historic Benchmark Against Newcastle
Liverpool and Newcastle fixtures are renowned for their pace and goals, and Salah once again thrived in such an environment. By providing an assist for Wirtz, he became the first player in Premier League history to both score and assist at least 10 goals against a single opponent.
Although the 33-year-old was not constantly involved throughout the match, he delivered when it mattered most. His assist for Liverpool’s third goal effectively ended Newcastle’s hopes of a comeback, underlining why the Magpies will not miss facing him in the future.
Another Record Strengthens Salah’s Legacy
Salah’s latest assist also saw him reach another historic milestone, as he now holds the record for the most direct goal contributions at a single stadium in Premier League history. The Liverpool icon has been involved in an astonishing 152 goals at Anfield.
Since arriving from Roma in 2017 for £34.3 million, Salah has scored 251 goals and provided 119 assists in 425 appearances under Jürgen Klopp and Arne Slot. His trophy haul includes two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Club World Cup.
Individually, Salah has collected four Premier League Golden Boots, two Playmaker Awards, and two Player of the Season honours, further cementing his status as one of the greatest players in Premier League history.