"Mohamed Salah is enduring his worst season in a Liverpool shirt, yet he still has more goal contributions than Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka. Salah scored for the Reds as they secured a 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup on Friday evening. The Egyptian has been goal-shy this term, and concern about the Liverpool star's form has been rife for much of the season."
"The simple reality is that Salah has simply just set a lofty bar for himself during what has been a truly sensational Liverpool career. But in 2025/26, he's now just reaching the level of most higher-end Premier League wingers, who receive little to no criticism. Of course, fans will still want to see a bit more from the 33-year-old, but it's time to put a bit more respect on the player."
"In 37 matches (six more than Salah) for the Gunners, the England international has nine goals and seven assists. Yet there is no talk about Saka being out of form or suggestions that he's no longer capable of playing in the Premier League. The simple reality is that Salah has simply just set a lofty bar for himself during what has been a truly sensational Liverpool career."
Mohamed Salah is experiencing his poorest season at Liverpool, yet he still surpasses Bukayo Saka in goal contributions. After scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup, Salah has nine goals and eight assists across 31 matches in all competitions. Saka, playing for title-contending Arsenal in 37 matches, has nine goals and seven assists. While Salah's numbers represent a significant decline from his previous seasons, they remain competitive with top Premier League wingers who face minimal criticism. The comparison underscores how Salah has established an exceptionally high standard during his nearly eight-year Liverpool career, and his current performance level aligns with other elite forwards in England.
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