Liverpool won the Premier League title for the second time in five years. Team’s coach Arne Slot quickly adapted the team to his style, which played a major role in their success. Moreover, Mohamed Salah’s outstanding form gave Liverpool the consistency they needed throughout the season. As a result, many fans are already comparing Salah’s impact to that of Cristiano Ronaldo during his time with Manchester United.
Since his arrival to Liverpool in 2017, Salah has now led the team to two Premier League titles. In both campaigns, he was the team’s undisputed star. However, Cristiano Ronaldo still has the advantage in this area. The Portuguese legend won three consecutive league titles with Manchester United, earning the league’s top individual honors in each of those seasons.
Although the Egyptian has managed to become one of the best players in Premier League history, the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo is very large. The Portuguese won a Ballon d’Or in Manchester and his impact was more evident in less time than Salah and at an even younger age. Even so, Salah has already secured his place among the league’s best. Many consider him the greatest African player in Premier League history. However, this continues to spark debate.
Mohamed Salah breaks Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero’s Premier League record with historic achievement
After scoring a goal in the 5-1 win over Tottenham, Mohamed Salah reached 185 Premier League goals. With this milestone, he surpassed Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero to become the league’s fifth all-time top scorer. Moreover, Salah strengthened his legacy by becoming the only foreign player among the top five scorers in Premier League history.
Now, he sits just three goals behind England’s Andy Cole, who holds fourth place. Salah still has four games left this season, so he could move up very soon. Furthermore, his contract extension through 2027 opens the door for an even bigger climb. He could eventually catch Harry Kane, who is second with 213 goals. However, the biggest question among fans is whether Salah will one day surpass Alan Shearer’s record of 260 goals.
What’s next for Liverpool FC in the 2024-25 season?
Liverpool have been eliminated from all other competitions. For that reason, they only have Premier League games remaining this season. They have four matches ahead, starting with a game against Chelsea on May 4. After that, they will face Arsenal on May 11. Then, they will meet Brighton on May 19. Finally, they will close the season against Crystal Palace on May 25. With these games, they will close out a season that has only been revitalized by their the Premier League title.
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