By Comfort James
Mohamed Salah’s extraordinary form continues to captivate the Premier League as the Egyptian forward surged past Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race. Despite Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Newcastle United, Salah celebrated a personal milestone with two second-half goals, bringing his tally to 12 for the season.
This remarkable feat sees Salah edge ahead of Haaland, who has struggled with only two goals in his last eight league matches.
Salah’s resurgence contrasts sharply with the Manchester City striker’s form. Haaland began the season in dominant fashion, scoring 10 goals in the opening five games, but his recent drought, including three scoreless outings, has allowed Salah to overtake him.
Salah’s consistency has been instrumental, as he’s now scored in seven consecutive league matches, making him one of only three players in Premier League history to achieve such a streak twice.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot lauded Salah’s impact, highlighting his ability to turn a lackluster performance into a decisive one: “What makes him even more special for me is… in half an hour, to come up with an assist, two goals, having a shot against the bar, and being a constant threat.”
Salah’s Historic Streaks and Records
Salah is closing in on the record for the longest consecutive goalscoring streak in Premier League history, currently held by Jamie Vardy with 11 games. With Liverpool’s next fixtures including Everton, Fulham, Tottenham, and Leicester, Salah has a chance to make history by equaling or surpassing the record.
Beyond his scoring streak, Salah continues to break new ground in Premier League history. In Liverpool’s clash against Newcastle, he registered both goals and an assist, making him the first player to achieve this feat in 37 Premier League matches. This record surpasses Wayne Rooney’s previous benchmark of 36.
The Egyptian forward has now joined elite company with three Golden Boot titles under his belt. If he maintains this form, Salah could become the first player since Thierry Henry to claim a fourth. With his Liverpool contract set to expire at the end of the season, this could be his final chance to achieve the milestone in the Premier League.
Salah’s pursuit of the Golden Boot adds an exciting subplot to the 2024/25 Premier League campaign. As the race between Liverpool and Manchester City intensifies, all eyes will remain on Salah and Haaland, two titans of the modern game. Both players will seek to leave their mark as the season progresses, with Salah currently holding the upper hand.
