Mohamed Salah both scored and provided an assist during the midweek match that ended in a 2-2 draw at Villa Park. The Egyptian forward is experiencing the peak season of his career and is on the verge of surpassing the Premier League record for total goal contributions.
This Sunday, Liverpool will clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Given Pep Guardiola’s defense woes recently, betting on Salah scoring seems wise.
Salah’s Mind-Blowing Statistics
So far, Mohamed Salah has netted 24 goals and provided 15 assists in 26 league games. The standing record for goal contributions in the Premier League is 47, set by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole. If Salah maintains his current pace, he will conclude the season with 57 goal contributions, significantly exceeding the previous record.
Arne Slot, who inherited a skilled squad, has implemented a tactical approach that allows Salah more liberty in the attacking third. Unlike his teammates, Salah is not heavily burdened with pressing duties and can roam freely.
He is a constant attacking threat, averaging 9.27 touches in the opponent’s box and receiving 12.74 progressive passes per 90 minutes over the last year.
Salah ranks among the top 1% of attacking midfielders/wingers in Europe’s top five leagues over the past year in terms of non-penalty expected goals and assists. Salah has been involved in 65% of Liverpool’s Premier League goals this season. His continued stellar performance is crucial if Slot’s team is to stave off a late surge from Arsenal.
