Mo Salah broke one other document this weekend as he grew to become the participant with the best mixed tally of targets and assists in a single season, one thing which showcases his skills.
The Egyptian’s help in opposition to West Ham meant that he now has 45 targets 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 speedy response was to say: “Who’s serious about assists?”
It was mentioned just a little tongue-in-cheek however nonetheless from a person who clearly charges scoring lots larger than offering the cross for a purpose – although Mo has carried out greater than his fair proportion of each this season.
Mo Salah’s numbers have been unbelievable this season already
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The match in opposition to Graham Potter’s aspect 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 purpose was a factor of magnificence.
Paul Merson might 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 motive to be pondering this would be the case but.
Let’s hope for many extra targets and assists within the last six video games, as Mo Salah appears to be like to silence the doubters and smash some extra data in a title-winning marketing campaign.
You possibly can watch Shearer’s feedback on Salah by way of @RestIsFootball on X:
“Who’s serious about assists?” 🙋♂️
By no means change @AlanShearer 😂 pic.twitter.com/d0u91NxsnQ
— The Relaxation Is Soccer (@RestIsFootball) April 14, 2025
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