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Mohamed Salah dey chase Wayne Rooney Premier League record as Liverpool face Crystal Palace

Mohamed Salah go dey eye another Premier League record wey Wayne Rooney set when Liverpool jam Crystal Palace for Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The 33-year-old Egypt forward wey dem rest for midweek EFL Cup win against Southampton go likely return to di starting lineup. Federico Chiesa na di man wey shine that night with two assists, but Salah don dey steady carry Liverpool for league games dis season.

Salah numbers for Liverpool

Since Salah land Anfield from Roma for 2017, di man don give 274 Premier League goal contributions — 188 goals plus 86 assists.

For dis 2025-26 campaign, he don already contribute for four of him five league appearances, including assist for Ryan Gravenberch goal against Everton last weekend.

Salah fit equal or break Rooney record

Rooney hold di record for most Premier League goal contributions for one club — 276 for Manchester United (183 goals, 93 assists).

If Salah dey involved for two goals against Palace, he go equal am. If na three, he go break di record and stand alone.

Salah place for all-time Premier League scorers

Salah last goal — penalty against Burnley — make am reach 188 Premier League goals, push am pass Andy Cole into fourth for all-time scorers list. He dey behind only Alan Shearer (260), Harry Kane (213), and Wayne Rooney (208).

As e be, Salah na di highest scoring non-English player for Premier League history. With him contract till 2027, he get chance to pass Rooney and Kane, but catching Shearer go be another mountain.

Liverpool title charge

If other results favor dem, victory over Crystal Palace fit make Liverpool move eight points clear for top of table. Salah go dey key as Klopp team continue their hunt for Premier League glory.

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