Mohamed Salah Makes Premier League History in Liverpool’s 5-0 Rout of West Ham
Mohamed Salah etched his name in Premier League history during Liverpool’s emphatic 5-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday. The 32-year-old forward delivered a stellar performance, contributing a goal and two assists to propel the Reds eight points clear at the top of the table.
After Luis Díaz opened the scoring in the 30th minute, Salah showcased his playmaking prowess. He set up Cody Gakpo for Liverpool’s second goal, deftly maneuvering past Konstantinos Mavropanos and threading a pass through Max Kilman’s legs for an easy finish.
Salah capped off a flawless first half by netting Liverpool’s third goal. Found unmarked by Curtis Jones just inside the box, he took a touch before curling a shot into the near post, leaving West Ham’s goalkeeper Alphonse Areola helpless.
This momentous goal saw Salah become the first player in Premier League history to both score and assist in eight matches within a single season, surpassing legends like Harry Kane, Thierry Henry, and Alan Shearer.
Adding to his brilliance, Salah provided another assist late in the match, setting up Diogo Jota for Liverpool’s fifth goal. This marked Salah’s involvement in 37 goals across all competitions this season, solidifying his status as one of the world’s best players.
Reflecting on the achievement, Salah emphasized his focus on team success:
“The only thing in my mind is for Liverpool to win the league. I’ll give my best to help the team win trophies,” he said.
Manager Arne Slot praised Salah’s extraordinary form:
“Mo keeps proving why he’s one of the best. His work rate and ability to deliver in key moments are unmatched. We’re lucky to have him.”
Salah currently leads the Premier League in both goals (17) and assists (13) and has reached 30 goal involvements in just 18 matches—faster than any other player in league history.
With Liverpool in contention for multiple trophies, including the Premier League and Carabao Cup, Salah’s focus remains on achieving silverware and driving the Reds to further glory. As speculation about his future swirls, fans hope Salah will continue his dazzling performances in the iconic red jersey for years to come.