Mohamed Salah continued his sizzling form in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. When the Reds needed someone to score and earn them a win, the Egyptian found the back of the net as he has been doing all season.
Klopp’s men fell 1-0 down in the first half via a penalty and entered the break trailing. Sadio Mane grabbed the equalizer, and with the Merseyside giant appearing to be headed for a draw, the former Roma ace netted the winning goal in the 84th minute.
That single strike was enough to see the 25-year-old equal two Premier League record. The first saw him join Cristiano Ronaldo and Robin Van Persie, becoming only one of three players to score in 21 games in a 38-game English top-flight season.
Mohamed Salah equals Cristiano Ronaldo and Van Persie's Premier League record of scoring in 21 games in a 38 game season.
— Mootaz Chehade (@MHChehade) March 31, 2018
Furthermore, Salah equaled a record held by Chelsea icon Didier Drogba. He moved level with the Ivorian striker to become the highest-scoring African player in a single Premier League season with 29 goals.
Mo Salah has equalled Didier Drogba's record as the highest scoring African player in the Premier League in a single season.
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) March 31, 2018
As a result, many on Twitter argued that he should be handed the Golden Ball. Another felt that the African ace’s display this season merits the Ballon d’Or. Check out the best tweets below.
Mohamed Salah has five more Premier League goals - and seven more assists - than Harry Kane, despite only 36 more minutes on the pitch and playing out wide. pic.twitter.com/hDJ6OAkUos
— bet365 (@bet365) March 31, 2018
Announce Mo Salah Ballon d’Or, @LFC.
— Dharma Bhagalia (@Kloppholic) March 31, 2018
I have been a great admirer of De Bruyne for years. And what a season he has had. But I think we have to give the Player of the Year trophy to Salah
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) March 31, 2018
Salah owners everywhere...#FPL #CRYLIV pic.twitter.com/Ns3T2uTvdM
— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) March 31, 2018