{"id":40975,"date":"2026-02-03T04:44:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/salah-shatters-anfield-record-previously-held-by-rooney-and-henry-with-152-goals\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T04:44:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:44:00","slug":"salah-shatters-anfield-record-previously-held-by-rooney-and-henry-with-152-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/salah-shatters-anfield-record-previously-held-by-rooney-and-henry-with-152-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Salah Shatters Anfield Record Previously Held by Rooney and Henry with 152 Goals!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/salah-shatters-anfield-record-previously-held-by-rooney-and-henry-with-152-goals\/#Salahs_Resurgence_for_the_Reds\" >Salah&#8217;s Resurgence for the Reds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/salah-shatters-anfield-record-previously-held-by-rooney-and-henry-with-152-goals\/#Transfer_Prospects_Liverpool_Eye_New_Additions\" >Transfer Prospects: Liverpool Eye New Additions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex-col-cntr article-content mg-b-25\" style=\"width:100%;\" showslider=\"false\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" height=\"20px\" src=\"https:\/\/b.fssta.com\/uploads\/application\/external-logos\/goal-dot-com-logo_black.svg\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        Mohamed Salah has overtaken Premier League icons Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry to claim the record, further emphasizing his importance to Liverpool during a challenging period at Anfield.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        Salah netted one of Liverpool&#8217;s four goals in their victory against Newcastle, bouncing back from a lackluster home loss.\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salahs_Return_to_Form_After_Frustration\"><\/span>Salah&#8217;s Return to Form After Frustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        He had been unable to score against the Magpies, with his last Premier League goal occurring on November 1, 2025, after which he found himself on the bench.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        Following an emotional outburst directed at Liverpool&#8217;s management over his limited role, the 33-year-old forward, who has won the Premier League, Champions League, Golden Boot, and PFA Player of the Year awards, seems to have resolved his issues.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        Salah is now set to participate in the African Cup of Nations, bringing him a welcome break from the media scrutiny, having been restored to Arne Slott&#8217;s starting lineup.\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salah_Sets_Two_Premier_League_Records_Against_Newcastle\"><\/span>Salah Sets Two Premier League Records Against Newcastle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"full-width-image mg-t-15 mg-b-15 article-content\" displaynav=\"true\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0\/0\/GOAL20-20Blank20WEB20-20Facebook20-202025-12-15T084510.674.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0\/0\/GOAL20-20Blank20WEB20-20Facebook20-202025-12-15T084510.674.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n    <\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        Salah&#8217;s significant effort against Newcastle included a vital equalizer set up by Hugo Ekitike. He now has 10 goals for the season, matching his tally against the Magpies.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        The Egyptian forward becomes the first player to score double figures against a single opponent in two divisions of the Premier League. Additionally, he leads all players in goal contributions in the competition&#8217;s history with 152.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        His tally includes 107 goals and 45 assists at Anfield, placing him ahead of Rooney and Henry in that regard. Given his contract extending until 2027, Salah is positioned to further his legacy.\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salahs_Resurgence_for_the_Reds\"><\/span>Salah&#8217;s Resurgence for the Reds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        Liverpool legend Steve McManaman is thrilled to witness Salah&#8217;s return to top form, temporarily quelling any transfer rumors. The former winger commented to <i>TNT Sports<\/i>: &#8220;He brings balance to Liverpool. When he was absent during AFCON, the team&#8217;s performance suffered significantly.&#8221;\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        &#8220;Salah prefers to play on the right wing, and when he&#8217;s on the pitch contributing and scoring, Liverpool is a much stronger side. This fruitful relationship is promising as they look forward to the rest of the season.&#8221;\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Prospects_Liverpool_Eye_New_Additions\"><\/span>Transfer Prospects: Liverpool Eye New Additions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"full-width-image mg-t-15 article-content mg-b-25\" displaynav=\"true\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0\/0\/GettyImages-2258814432-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0\/0\/GettyImages-2258814432-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n    <\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        Salah is expected to remain with Liverpool for the foreseeable future, but the club may be on the lookout for new talent before the winter transfer window closes.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        When questioned about transfer plans amid ongoing chatter regarding Liverpool&#8217;s record spending spree from summer 2025, Slott remarked after their victory over Newcastle: &#8220;There&#8217;s always talk surrounding Liverpool players. The noise you hear today from the fans shows the true support we have, and we are focused on strengthening our squad, not weakening it. The next 48 hours will be telling.&#8221;\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n        With Liverpool not expected to play again until February 8 against fierce rivals Manchester City at Anfield, they can concentrate on transfer activities during the remaining days of the window.\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Editorial Opinion:<\/strong><br \/>\nSalah\u2019s achievements highlight his pivotal role in Liverpool\u2019s attacking strategy and the broader impact he has on the game. His records not only elevate his status but also spark hope for fans that Liverpool can maintain a competitive edge in both domestic and international arenas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mohamed Salah has overtaken Premier League icons Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry to claim the record, further emphasizing his importance to Liverpool during a challenging period at Anfield. Salah netted one of Liverpool&#8217;s four goals in their victory against Newcastle, bouncing back from a lackluster home loss. 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