Mohamed Salah’s scintillating form this 2024-25 Premier League season has prompted comparisons to some of the league’s all-time great individual campaigns, like Andrew Cole (93/94), Alan Shearer (94/95), Thiery Henry (02/03), but notably Cristiano Ronaldo’s 07/08 season with Manchester United. As of March 3, 2025, Salah leads the Premier League charts with 25 goals and 17 assists, totaling 42 goal involvements in 28 appearances.
This matches his personal best for goal contributions in a season and is just two short of Erling Haaland’s record of 44 set in the 2022-23 campaign. His consistent brilliance has been instrumental in Liverpool’s pursuit of the league title, with his ability to both score and create goals, distinguishing him from his peers and reigniting debates about his standing among the Premier League elite.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2007-08 season is often hailed as one of the finest in Premier League history. During that campaign, Ronaldo netted 31 goals and provided 6 assists, culminating in 37 goal involvements. His contributions were crucial in Manchester United securing both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles that season. Ronaldo’s performances earned him the FIFA World Player of the Year award and underscored his dominance on both domestic and European stages.
When juxtaposing Salah’s current season with Ronaldo’s 2007-08 campaign, several parallels emerge. Salah’s 25 goals and 17 assists surpass Ronaldo’s total goal involvements, highlighting his dual threat as both a scorer and provider. However, Ronaldo’s 31 goals in that season remain a benchmark for Premier League forwards. It’s also noteworthy that Ronaldo’s achievements contributed directly to Manchester United’s double triumph in the league and Europe, a feat Liverpool aims to replicate with Salah at the helm.
The football community has been abuzz with discussions about Salah’s extraordinary season. Former players and pundits have lauded his consistency and impact, drawing parallels to other Premier League legends. “Mo Salah is having a Messi and Ronaldo season,” Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports recently.
After Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Manchester City, which was streamed live on Showmax Premier League mobile, Clinton Morrison, speaking on BBC Football Daily, had this to say: “…a man like Salah. I don’t care what anyone says, he’ll go down as one of the best that we’ve ever seen in the Premier League.
“His numbers are unbelievable, like his numbers and goals and assists, and I think this season is probably one of the best seasons I’ve seen him play at top form.
The debate over Salah’s position among the EPL greats will undoubtedly rage on, especially if he continues his current form and leads Liverpool to silverware.
While direct comparisons between players from different eras are inherently challenging, Mohamed Salah’s 2024-25 season bears striking resemblances to Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic 2007-08 campaign. The question on everyone’s mind is then, Is he poised to etch his name alongside the Premier League’s all-time greats?
For fans eager to witness Salah’s brilliance firsthand, the Premier League’s thrilling action is available for streaming on Showmax Premier League mobile
