Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

EPL: Salah equals Frank Lampard’s record after win against Aston Villa

Mohammed Salah

By Seyi Babalola

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has matched Chelsea icon Frank Lampard’s 279 Premier League goals in his career.

Salah achieved the accomplishment after scoring in Liverpool’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.

The Egyptian international is currently tied with Lampard for third place in the Premier League’s history player goals involvement rankings.

Both Salah and Lampard are only behind the likes of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer in the list.

Premier League historical player goals involvement ranking:

  1. Alan Shearer – 324 (260 goals, 64 assists)
  2. Wayne Rooney – 311 (208 goals, 103 assists)
  3. Frank Lampard – 279 (177 goals, 102 assists)
  4. Mohamed Salah – 279 (190 goals, 89 assists)
  5. Ryan Giggs – 271 (109 goals, 162 assists)