Salah’s Unprecedented Premier League Campaign: The Race for Personal Glory

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Media caption: Why hasn’t Mohamed Salah signed a new contract at Liverpool yet?

Published on February 24, 2025

Liverpool and Mohamed Salah continue to dominate the Premier League this season. The Reds are currently eleven points ahead of Arsenal for the championship title, with hopes of achieving their twentieth league victory.

Egyptian forward Salah has been instrumental in Liverpool’s success, contributing a goal and an assist in their recent 2-0 win against Manchester City on Sunday. This performance maintains his impressive form throughout the 2024-25 season.

The question arises: is Mohamed Salah on track for the best individual campaign since the Premier League era began in 1992? Let’s examine the statistics to compare him with other great strikers and understand what records he might break.

More than Just a Goalscorer

Salah has won the Golden Boot as the league’s top scorer three times, sharing it twice (in 2018-19 and 2021-22) with Mohamed Salah. He is currently leading this year’s race with an impressive record.

His most prolific season saw him score 32 goals, but he might surpass that mark by the end of the current campaign. Currently, Salah has netted 25 goals in just 27 games – a significant lead over Alexander Isak from Newcastle and Erling Haaland from Manchester City.

Haaland’s record-breaking season saw him score 36 goals two seasons ago. However, it is unlikely anyone will match Shearer’s total of 260 Premier League goals anytime soon.

The Ballon d’Or Conversation

Salah has been in the running for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award previously, coming fifth both in 2019 and 2022. The Liberian striker George Weah is the only African to have won this honor—back in 1995 with AC Milan.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has expressed his admiration for Salah’s current form: “Mo Salah is having a Messi and Ronaldo season. This will end up being the greatest season we’ve seen from an individual, I have no doubt about that.”

The Future of Mo Salah at Liverpool

One major concern for Liverpool fans revolves around his future with the club. As Salah’s contract expires this summer, discussions regarding his potential move are ongoing.

“If he signs a new contract,” Carragher continued, “that will be a fight to the finish.” He believes Salah is second only to Thierry Henry in Premier League history and that we might see him win Ballon d’Or at some point if he decides to stay with Liverpool.

Recognition from Peers

Salah’s performances have not gone unnoticed by his former teammates. Daniel Sturridge, who played alongside Salah during his time at the club, echoed Carragher’s sentiments: “Mo Salah is having a Messi and Ronaldo season. We’re talking Ballon d’Or now.”

Conclusion

Mohamed Salah’s current form continues to break records and secure him a place in prestigious awards conversations. However, the biggest question remains his future with Liverpool as he navigates contract negotiations towards the end of this season.

The coming months will be crucial for both Liverpool fans and football enthusiasts worldwide who are eagerly anticipating whether Mo Salah’s best might still be ahead of us or if we’re witnessing one of the greatest seasons from an individual in Premier League history.