Mohamed Salah Eyes Premier League Record as Golden Boot, Playmaker, and Golden Glove Races Heat Up
The Premier League season is entering its decisive phase, and with it, the battle for individual honors is intensifying. Mohamed Salah is on course to break records, while the race for the Golden Boot, Playmaker Award, and Golden Glove remains wide open.
Salah’s incredible form has put him in contention for both the Golden Boot and Playmaker award, making him one of the standout players this season. Meanwhile, other stars across the league are pushing their limits to secure their own place in history.
Salah Chasing a Premier League Record and the Golden Boot
Mohamed Salah is currently enjoying one of the best seasons of his career. With 21 goals and 13 assists, the Liverpool forward is on course to break Thierry Henry’s record of 44 direct goal involvements in a single 38-game season. This feat, previously matched by Erling Haaland, now looks within reach for the Egyptian.
With 15 matches left, Salah needs just 11 more goal contributions to set a new record, making his current form even more remarkable. His consistent performances, combined with Liverpool’s attacking strength, make him the favorite to win the Golden Boot.
Golden Boot Standings
The race for the Premier League Golden Boot is incredibly close, with several strikers in contention. Salah may lead the way, but Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, and Chris Wood are all within striking distance.
| Player | Total Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 21 |
| Erling Haaland | 19 |
| Alexander Isak | 17 |
| Chris Wood | 17 |
Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood have been in exceptional form, with both scoring five or more goals in their last five games. Meanwhile, Haaland remains a dangerous contender, chasing his third successive Golden Boot.
Salah has been particularly effective from the penalty spot, scoring six penalties, which has helped him maintain his lead at the top. If we remove penalties, the rankings shift slightly.
Goals Excluding Penalties
| Player | Goals (Excl. Pens) |
|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 18 |
| Alexander Isak | 16 |
| Mohamed Salah | 15 |
| Chris Wood | 14 |
Interestingly, Wood leads in shot conversion rate, scoring 37.78% of his attempts, while Isak is the most clinical in big chance conversion, finishing 58.33% of his major opportunities.
Salah’s next few matches will be crucial in determining whether he can maintain his advantage.
Salah’s Next Six Fixtures
- Wolves (H) – Feb 16
- Aston Villa (A) – Feb 19
- Manchester City (A) – Feb 23
- Newcastle (H) – Feb 26
- Southampton (H) – Mar 8
- Everton (H) – Apr 2
These fixtures offer a mix of challenging opponents and goal-scoring opportunities, making Salah’s path to another Golden Boot anything but straightforward.
Can Salah Win the Playmaker Award?
While Salah leads the assist rankings with 13, he faces stiff competition from Antonee Robinson and Bukayo Saka. The Fulham left-back is having an incredible season, registering 10 assists, while Saka, also on 10, remains in contention despite injury setbacks.
Playmaker Award Standings
| Player | Assists |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 14 |
| Antonee Robinson | 10 |
| Bukayo Saka | 10 |
| Anthony Elanga | 8 |
| Jacob Murphy | 8 |
Robinson’s recent six assists in nine matches make him a strong challenger, while Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy has been in fantastic form, providing seven assists in his last nine matches.
Mohamed Salah’s best season for assists
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— Premier League (@premierleague) February 12, 2025
Salah has already surpassed his personal best of 13 assists from the 2021/22 season and is now aiming to break the Premier League record of 20 assists, set by Thierry Henry (2002/03) and Kevin De Bruyne (2019/20). He needs eight more in 15 matches to achieve this historic feat.
Golden Glove Race: Surprise Contenders Leading the Way
Unlike previous seasons, where top club goalkeepers dominated the Golden Glove race, this year has seen some unexpected names rise to the top.
Currently, Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels leads the way with 10 clean sheets, while Jordan Pickford (Everton) and David Raya (Arsenal) are closely behind.
Golden Glove Standings
| Player | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|
| Matz Sels | 10 |
| Jordan Pickford | 9 |
| David Raya | 8 |
| Dean Henderson | 7 |
| Andre Onana | 7 |
Sels has been outstanding for Nottingham Forest, boasting the best save percentage (73.27%) among the top contenders.
Goalkeeping Stats Comparison
| Player | Saves | Save % | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matz Sels | 75 | 73.27% | 27 |
| Jordan Pickford | 68 | 65.33% | 28 |
| David Raya | 59 | 68.75% | 22 |
| Dean Henderson | 67 | 62.16% | 30 |
| Andre Onana | 59 | 55.71% | 34 |
Arsenal’s David Raya, last season’s Golden Glove winner, will look to take advantage of his upcoming fixtures to climb to the top.
Raya’s Next Six Fixtures
- Leicester City (A) – Feb 15
- West Ham (H) – Feb 22
- Nottingham Forest (A) – Feb 26
- Manchester United (A) – Mar 9
- Chelsea (H) – Mar 16
- Fulham (H) – Apr 1
With crucial matches ahead, the race for the Golden Glove remains open, and each goalkeeper will have to produce consistent performances to claim the award.
The Final Stretch of the Season
With 15 matches left, the race for the Golden Boot, Playmaker award, and Golden Glove is heating up.
- Salah is on track to set a new Premier League record for goal contributions and win both the Golden Boot and Playmaker award.
- The Golden Glove battle remains unpredictable, with Matz Sels leading but David Raya, Jordan Pickford, and Dean Henderson still in contention.
As the 2024/25 season nears its climax, every match will be crucial in deciding who walks away with individual honors in what has been an incredible Premier League campaign.
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