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Liverpool haven’t been at their all-firing best in recent weeks, but one constant for them has been the excellent form of Mohamed Salah.
The Reds are unbeaten in 22 Premier League games but have dropped points in two of their last three fixtures.
Liverpool have flattered to deceive in recent weeks, but Salah has remained at his usual best with goal contributions galore.
Having grabbed yet another goal and an assist against Aston Villa, it seems like the Egyptian is winning Liverpool points on a weekly basis – something that has been replicated in the stats.
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With a hopping 49 goal contributions so far this season, the 32-year-old is set for a record-breaking campaign at Anfield.
For example, Salah recently equalled Lionel Messi’s record, becoming the first player to score and assist in 10 different games in one of Europe’s big-five leagues in a season since Lionel Messi in 2014-15.
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That is because Salah’s goal and assist at Villa Park means that he has directly contributed to 31 points for Liverpool this season, the highest tally since Jamie Vardy for Leicester City in 2015-16 (32).
The top players provide in the vital moments no matter the surroundings, and that is what Salah has been doing this season.
Salah’s assist for Trent Alexander-Arnold’s equaliser means he is now sat on ten away assists this season, one behind Cesc Fabregas’ all-time tally of eleven.
If the 32-year-old can continue this staggering form he won’t only etch himself into Liverpool greatness, he will also go down in Premier League history as one the best of all time.