Liverpool defeated Tottenham in a dramatic six-goal match in the Premier League round 36 at Anfield on Sunday, with the Egyptian star scoring and assisting.
Salah’s outstanding performances for the Kop made him the first player in competition history to score more than ten goals and provide ten or more assists in three straight seasons. He also matched Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney’s record of 10 or more goals and assists in five consecutive seasons.
Salah achieved historic milestones in Liverpool’s victory over Tottenham.
Salah opened the scoring for Jurgen Klopp’s team in the 16th minute, and Andy Robertson doubled the lead as the first half came to a close. Cody Gakpo added to the Red Devils’ tally in the fifth minute of the second half, before Harvey Elliott scored Liverpool’s fourth goal, assisted by the Egyptian international.
Richarlison, a Brazilian striker, came on as a substitute and equalized in the 72nd minute before assisting Heung-min Son’s 77th-minute goal. In the end, Liverpool won 4-2 to maintain their fragile hope of chasing the championship with Arsenal and Manchester City, but this possibility is probably only theoretical when they are 5 points behind the top position in the table and the season. Only two rounds remain.
Returning to Salah, the “King of Egypt” demonstrated once more that Tottenham is one of his favorite “prey”. Last night’s opening goal helped him score his 12th goal of his career against Spurs, with only 14 goals against Manchester United in all competitions. Salah is currently the leading scorer in Premier League matches between Liverpool and Tottenham (9 goals, tied with Harry Kane).