Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is chasing more Premier League milestones in Wednesday’s clash with Aston Villa.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is on the verge of breaking more Premier League records when the Reds face Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Salah has been in sensational form this season, leading the Premier League in both goals (23) and assists (14) heading into the midweek contest at Villa Park.
The Reds star, who notched a goal and assist in last week’s Merseyside derby draw at Everton, supplanted Andy Cole’s 1993-94 feat of 21 goal contributions in away games, taking the Egyptian to 23 involvements in 2024-25.
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool on February 16, 2025 (Credit: Imago)
Salah chases more Premier League records against Aston Villa
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If Salah scores against Villa, he will surpass Luis Suarez to become the club’s highest scorer in away games in a single Premier League season. Both players are currently tied on 14 goals, with Suarez setting his mark in the 2013-14 campaign.
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With one more assist in an away game, Salah will join an exclusive club alongside Muzzy Izzet (2003-04) and Cesc Fabregas (2014-15) as only the third player to reach double figures in assists on the road in a single Premier League season.
Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea in May 2015 (Credit: Imago)
With one more assist in an away game, Salah will join an exclusive club alongside Muzzy Izzet (2003-04) and Cesc Fabregas (2014-15) as only the third player to reach double figures in assists on the road in a single Premier League season.
The Liverpool star has contributed 23 goals and 14 assists in just 25 Premier League appearances. The only season where he surpassed these numbers was his debut campaign at Anfield in 2017-18, when he was involved in 42 goals, scoring 32 and assisting 10.
Salah’s exploits have helped Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (Credit: Imago)
They are currently seven points clear of second-placed Arsenal and are on track to win their first league title since 2020.
Arne Slot’s men, undefeated on their travels this season (nine wins, four draws), could move 10 points clear of the Gunners with success over Unai Emery’s men.
What next for Liverpool?
Liverpool will face Manchester City at the Etihad on February 23 after taking on Villa.
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