Mohamed Salah Breaks Steven Gerrard’s Liverpool Assist Record in Final Premier League Appearance

Mohamed Salah concluded his Liverpool career in historic fashion on 24 May 2026, delivering his 93rd Premier League assist for the club to overtake Steven Gerrard’s long-standing record as the Reds drew 1-1 with Brentford on the final matchday of the 2025/26 season.

The Egyptian forward, who joined Liverpool in 2017, set up Curtis Jones for the opening goal with a precise outside-of-the-foot cross, etching his name further into Anfield history before Kevin Schade’s header equalised for the visitors. The assist surpasses the previous record for the most by any Liverpool player in Premier League history, a mark previously held by club icon Gerrard.

The match at Anfield began at a measured pace, with the warm conditions slowing both sides in the early stages. Liverpool were galvanised by a driving run from Ryan Gravenberch, who won a dangerous free-kick that Salah struck against the post with a curling attempt. The Egyptian then forced former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher — now at Brentford — into a sharp save from a tight angle, with Kelleher also denying efforts from Gravenberch and Rio Ngumoha.

Brentford created the most clear-cut opportunity of the first half when Schade found himself through on goal, only to be denied brilliantly by Alisson Becker. At the other end, Michael Kayode produced a crucial block to deny Cody Gakpo a close-range finish, keeping the score level at the interval.

Salah continued to be Liverpool’s primary attacking threat after the break, and his decisive contribution arrived when his cross found Jones in a central position to tap home. However, Brentford levelled against the run of play when Schade rose to head past Alisson from another rare visiting opportunity.

The point was sufficient for Liverpool’s purposes, as the result secured their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Both Salah and left-back Andy Robertson were substituted late in proceedings, receiving emotional standing ovations from the Anfield crowd in what is expected to be their final appearances for the club.

Salah’s departure marks the end of one of the most decorated individual tenures in Liverpool’s Premier League history. The 33-year-old has been the club’s leading scorer in the competition across multiple seasons and has won the Premier League title, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup during his time at the club. His 93 league assists now stand alongside a goals tally that places him among the highest scorers in Premier League history.

With both Salah and Robertson understood to be leaving when their contracts expire, Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces a significant squad rebuild heading into the 2026/27 campaign, particularly in wide attacking positions. The club’s confirmed Champions League status provides a foundation for recruitment in the summer transfer window.