Kenya, April 13 -- Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has etched his name into Premier League history, breaking the record for the most goals and assists in a 38-game season with an astonishing 45 goal involvements.
The Egyptian superstar reached the milestone during Liverpool's commanding 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday, where he scored twice and provided an assist.
Salah's tally-comprising 28 goals and 17 assists-surpasses the previous record set by Thierry Henry in the 2002/03 season with Arsenal.
The 32-year-old's relentless form has been a cornerstone of Liverpool's title charge under manager Arne Slot, with the Reds sitting atop the Premier League table.
His latest performance drew roars from the Anfield faithful and sparked a frenzy on social media, where fans hailed him as "the King of Egypt", with one post reading, "Salah's rewriting history-45 G/A and counting!"
Speaking post-match, Salah remained humble, crediting his teammates. "It's special, but it's about the team winning. We keep pushing for everything," he told Sky Sports.
Slot praised his star's consistency, saying, "Mo's hunger is unmatched. This record is a testament to his brilliance."
The achievement comes with an ongoing contract extension, with Salah's current deal set to expire in June 2025. Liverpool confirmed on Friday that the Egyptian international has now extended his stay on Merseyside until the summer of 2027.
Liverpool fans and pundits alike are urging the club to secure his future, especially after fellow stalwart Virgil van Dijk's recent extension.
Salah's record-breaking season has also reignited debates over his place among the Premier League's all-time greats, with many arguing he's already cemented his legacy.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.