Mo Salah broke one other report this weekend as he grew to become the participant with the very best mixed tally of objectives and assists in a single season, one thing which showcases his skills.
The Egyptian’s help towards West Ham meant that he now has 45 objectives and assists within the league, beating the tally of 44 that was recorded by each Thierry Henry and Erling Haaland – with six video games to spare.
With Gary Lineker revealing this statistic on ‘The Relaxation Is Soccer’, Alan Shearer’s rapid response was to say: “Who’s focused on assists?”
It was stated just a little tongue-in-cheek however nonetheless from a person who clearly charges scoring rather a lot larger than offering the cross for a objective – although Mo has performed greater than his justifiable share of each this season.
Mo Salah’s numbers have been unimaginable this season already
The match towards Graham Potter’s facet was the primary time that our ahead had performed since signing his new deal and it was protected to see that it hadn’t impacted him a lot.
Jamie Carragher was stuffed with reward for the primary half efficiency from the 32-year-old and his cross for Luis Diaz’s objective was a factor of magnificence.
Paul Merson could have predicted the downfall of the winger, as a result of it appears as if Trent Alexander-Arnold received’t be round to offer him ammunition subsequent season, although there’s no purpose to be considering this would be the case but.
Let’s hope for lots extra objectives and assists within the last six video games, as Mo Salah appears to silence the doubters and smash some extra information in a title-winning marketing campaign.
You’ll be able to watch Shearer’s feedback on Salah through @RestIsFootball on X:
“Who’s focused on assists?”
By no means change @AlanShearer
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— The Relaxation Is Soccer (@RestIsFootball) April 14, 2025
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