Mohamed Salah is on the verge of making Premier League history as he inches closer to surpassing the assist record this season. After delivering his 18th assist during Liverpool's match against Newcastle United on February 26, 2025, the Egyptian forward is just three assists shy of breaking the single-season record set by Thierry Henry and matched by Kevin De Bruyne.
During the exhilarating clash at Anfield, Salah set up his teammate Alexis Mac Allister to score, marking yet another highlight in his stellar campaign. Salah's assist tally now sits at 17 for the season, placing him on the brink of joining football legends who have previously reached such heights. Historically, only six other players have reached 18 assists within one Premier League campaign, including greats like Cesc Fàbregas and Frank Lampard.
This season, Salah's impact has been undeniable. His combination of blistering pace, sharp passing, and vision has made him not just the leading assist provider but also the top scorer, with 25 goals to his name. Across 39 games, he has recorded 52 goal contributions, combining both assists and goals, signaling his importance to Liverpool’s campaign.
Citing his assist record, it’s notable how the current season has placed Salah among the Premier League’s elite. The records he pursues belong to formidable players such as Henry, who set the all-time mark during the 2002-2003 season with 20 assists, and De Bruyne, who matched it during two separate seasons. If Salah continues his current form, the record is well within his reach.
“The Egyptian’s assist made it 17 for the season with Salah now just three short of the single-season Premier League record,” noted the Football Faithful. This is not just another statistic; it’s indicative of Salah's growing legacy and influence within the league.
Currently, Salah is not only expected to tie with past record holders but potentially dwarf their records. He has ten more matches left this season to either match or surpass the all-time assist record. Recent performances point to his vast capabilities; his teamwork and consistency have been exceptional.
One key aspect of Salah's configurations is how he also leads the Premier League in goal scoring. The disparity between him and his closest competitors adds another layer to his pursuit of records. With Erling Haaland trailing at 20 goals, Salah's five-goal lead manifests his attacker's prowess throughout the league.
With Salah unrelenting on the pitch, others like Mikkel Damsgaard of Brentford, Fulham's Antonee Robinson, and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka trail significantly on the assist charts with ten assists, highlighting Salah's dominance this season.
The potential of reaching 20 assists before the season wraps up would be nothing short of monumental considering the time elapsed since Henry's record-setting season. Set against the backdrop of modern football, such achievement would cement Salah’s status not only as one of the Premier League's greatest of all time but also as possibly the best player globally.
“Claiming the record for himself would be yet another argument in not only his case for being one of the Premier League all-time greats, but potentially a Ballon d'Or come the end of the year,” expressed SI.com, indicating how significant Salah’s output is this season.
Fans and analysts alike are eagerly observing every move Salah makes as he pushes his limits. Liverpool's next matches will be pivotal, with Salah needing just four assists to break the record outright.
His pursuit of the Premier League assist crown emphasizes not only his incredible individual talent but also Liverpool's overall aspirations to reclaim their dominance on the domestic and international stages. With each game, Salah not only seeks glory for himself but also aims to propel Liverpool as they eye another title run.