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Thierry Henry has described Mohamed Salah's form for Liverpool as legendary.(Image: Sky Sports/X)

Premier League icon Thierry Henry believes Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is having a 'legendary' season at Anfield.

The Reds capped an important week off on Sunday with a 2-1 win over West Ham United after the Egyptian penned a new two-year deal on Merseyside.

The 32-year-old has shattered a host of Premier League, Liverpool and personal records throughout the campaign, but he continues to push to cement himself in English top-flight history.



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His assist for Luis Diaz on Sunday saw him overtake the former Arsenal striker as the player with the most goal involvements during a 38-game season and Salah could eclipse the Frenchman's assist tally should he provide three more goals this term.

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Sunday's dramatic win over the Hammers means that Liverpool need just two wins to win their second Premier League crown in five years after a formidable season during Arne Slot's debut campaign.

"He's just like a fine wine, he's looking for it, if you look to do it you'll eventually do it," Henry said.

"The way he's been playing recently and the way Slot has been putting this team (together).

"What he's doing right now is legendary, that's exactly what it is.

"I didn't know that (being on the list for goal involvements in a 38-game season)."

In signing a new deal, Salah ended season-long speculation over his future at Anfield as he was one of three players who were set to be out of contract in the summer.

Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton.(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold faced scrutiny over whether they would continue into Slot's second term at Liverpool.

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However, with the Egyptian signed, it appears that the Dutchman is on the verge of extending his stay at Anfield, while Alexander-Arnold faces interest from Real Madrid.

"I am glad we managed to do that [contract] before the end of the season," said Salah during his post-match interview alongside Van Dijk.

"Hopefully, Virgil will be next.
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