May 5th 2024.
The match between Liverpool and Tottenham on Sunday was highly anticipated, with fans eager to see if Mohamed Salah would return to his top form. And the Egyptian star did not disappoint, setting a new Premier League record and matching an impressive feat achieved by Wayne Rooney during Liverpool's 4-2 victory.
The win at Anfield not only kept Liverpool's faint title hopes alive, but it also guaranteed them a top-three finish. However, they still trail behind Arsenal by six points and Manchester City by five, with only two games remaining.
The team's performance was exceptional, with Salah, Andy Robertson, Cody Gakpo, and Harvey Elliott all scoring before the hour mark. This was a much-needed victory for Liverpool, who had experienced a string of poor results that had derailed their title challenge. But with Salah back to his best and a touchline spat with Jurgen Klopp behind them, the team showed great determination and delivered a fantastic performance.
Salah's contribution was undeniable, as he not only scored the opener but also assisted Elliott for his wonder goal. This brought his tally for the season to 18 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League so far. What's more, Salah has become the first player to achieve 10+ goals and 10+ assists in three consecutive seasons. He has also joined an exclusive list of players who have hit double figures in both metrics in five separate seasons, an impressive feat considering he has only competed in seven full Premier League campaigns.
The only other player to achieve this feat was none other than Wayne Rooney, during his glory years at Manchester United. Speaking about Salah's outstanding performance against Spurs, Klopp had nothing but praise for the Egyptian King. He said, "Mo was outstanding, he played a really good game. His partnership with Harvey was good. I was pleased for him, as none of the boys want to play poorly."
Elliott's goal was also a thing of beauty, and it's clear that Klopp was impressed. He added, "Harvey Elliott, what a strike! You do it when you do it, and if you miss it, then you miss it. If we win all three games, we can achieve the fifth-highest points tally for Liverpool. We were good in pretty much all areas offensively. The passes were good, and so many things were good. We stayed calm and were able to control the game."
With another golden boot award unlikely for Salah, as Erling Haaland is currently leading the race with 25 goals, the 31-year-old could still finish the season as the league's top creator. He is currently tied with Brighton's Pascal Gross and Newcastle's Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier, with 10 assists each, just two behind Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
It's clear that Salah's performance against Spurs was crucial in securing the win for Liverpool, and it's a testament to his skill and determination on the field. As the season comes to an end, fans can only hope to see more of Salah's brilliance in the remaining games.
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