Mo Salah helped himself to another Premier League record after scoring against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
Salah netted from the spot to put Liverpool 2-1 up against their bitter rivals after Matthijs de Ligt handled in the box. However, the Reds had to settle for a point after an entertaining 2-2 draw.
A goalless first-half soon burst into life in the second period. Lisandro Martinez gave United a surprise lead when he fired home from close range after 52 minutes.
The Red Devils joy was short-lived when Cody Gakpo equalised before Salah struck his customary goal. Amad Diallo scored with 10 minutes remaining to ensure a share of the spoils.
Arne Slot’s side are now six points clear at the top of the table ahead of nearest rivals Arsenal. The Merseysiders still have a game in hand over the Gunners, too.
From Salah’s perspective, he is now level with Thierry Henry for Premier League goals (175). But the record he did clinch today is hugely impressive.
31 – Mo Salah has 18 goals and 13 assists in 19 Premier League games this season, the most goal involvements ever by a player in their first 19 appearances of a campaign in the competition, overtaking Luis Suárez's 30 in 2013-14 (23 goals, 7 assists). Throne. pic.twitter.com/QpNVAnD7DN
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 5, 2025
Mo Salah Breaks Luis Suarez’s Premier League Record
In what was his 19th Premier League appearance of the season, Mo Salah now has an astonishing 31 goal involvements (18G/13A).
Unsurprisingly, the Egyptian King leads the way in the race for the Golden Boot as well the most assists in the 2024/25 campaign.
Salah now has more goals and assists at the halfway stage of the season than Luis Suarez did back in 2013/14. The former Liverpool star mustered 30 goal involvements after 19 appearances (23G/7A).
When looking at all competitions this season, Salah has scored 21 times and provided 17 assists. Reds fans will be hoping that he signs a new deal at Anfield after his astonishing form.
Manchester United are certainly Salah’s favourite opponents. Since joining the Merseysiders in 2017, Salah has scored 16 goals and provided six assists against the Red Devils. More than any other side he has faced for the club.
Next up for Salah is a trip to Tottenham on Wednesday for the first-leg of the League Cup semi-final. Ahead of the game, the best football betting sites in the UK have all the latest odds and markets.
🚨🇪🇬 21 goals, 17 assists in all competitions for Mo Salah this season.
Insane. 📈🤴🏼 pic.twitter.com/XJQvN3Eeqw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 5, 2025
