Mohamed Salah has reached a remarkable milestone, scoring his 100th Premier League goal at Anfield during Liverpool's emphatic 3-1 victory over Leicester City on December 26, 2023. This achievement places Salah among the elite group of players who have managed to score 100 home goals in the history of the Premier League.
The Egyptian international curled the ball home beautifully from the right side after cutting inside Leicester's left-back Victor Kristiansen, showcasing what has become his signature finish. With this goal, Salah not only solidified his place as one of the Premier League's greats but also created history for Liverpool by becoming the eight player to record this accomplishment on home soil. Joining legends such as Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer, and Wayne Rooney, Salah's feat is particularly notable as he achieved this milestone faster than many of his predecessors, doing so in just 142 games—the fourth-fastest time ever recorded.
Salah’s recent performance on Boxing Day was especially significant as he became the player with the most involvement (seven) on this day across the league’s history. From 2017 to now, Salah has showcased his brilliance during the festive fixtures, recording three goals and four assists from his six outings.
This season has been exceptional for Salah, who has been central to Liverpool's attacking strategy, with statistics reflecting 19 goals and 15 assists from 25 appearances across all competitions. Notably, he previously made history earlier this month by becoming the first player to reach double figures for both goals and assists before Christmas, underlining his all-around capabilities as not just a goal-scorer, but also as a playmaker.
His latest performance against Leicester marked not only another highlight of his celebrated career but also provided Liverpool with the necessary cushion after recovering from an early deficit. Jordan Ayew of Leicester silenced Anfield early, but goals from Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones managed to bring the team back to victory before Salah sealed the fate with his late strike.
With this victory, Liverpool has strengthened their hold at the top of the Premier League table, extending their lead to seven points following Chelsea's defeat at the hands of Fulham. Yet, Arsenal has the opportunity to close the gap to six points with their upcoming match against Ipswich, illustrating just how competitive this season remains.
Since arriving from Roma in 2017, Salah has transformed the narrative surrounding Liverpool FC, leading them to glory across all domestic trophies. He has even played pivotal roles during the club's triumphant 2019 UEFA Champions League run. Although he faced the challenge of losing the record for the most goals scored during the 38-game Premier League season to Erling Haaland last year, Salah endures as one of the most formidable forwards the league has ever seen.
Fans of Liverpool are optimistic about Salah's future, particularly as his current contract is set to expire by 2025. The Egyptian has proven to be invaluable, not just boasting high goal tallies but also adding depth to the squad by supporting fellow attackers and dictifying games through sheer brilliance and tactical intelligence.
Historically, Salah has amassed 230 goals for Liverpool across 374 matches, now placing him firmly among the club's all-time greats. His scoring record puts him just behind the likes of club legends such as Ian Rush, who remains the highest-scoring player for Liverpool with 346 goals. If Salah continues at his current extraordinary rate, it could take him about 200 more games to eclipse Rush’s astonishing tally.
Salah has taken strides toward securing his legacy at Anfield, becoming only the eighth player to reach at least 100 goals at Anfield. With demonstrations of elite scoring capabilities, one could argue he’s positioned to challenge the best-ever finishers the club has seen.
Mohamed Salah’s record at Anfield and his overall contributions to Liverpool underline why he is unequivocally considered one of the modern greats of the game. Only time will tell just how high the Egyptian can ascend within Premier League lore, but current indicators suggest he’s just getting started.
