Mohamed Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Year following a record-breaking season in which he scored 28 goals.
The Egyptian forward becomes only the fifth player in league history to win the award more than once, alongside Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne, and Nemanja Vidic.
Liverpool wrapped up the title with a thumping 5-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in April, but will lift the trophy in their final game against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Salah, who has been tipped to win the Ballon d’Or, still has a chance to make history.
He has notched 28 goals and 18 assists this season, making him the Premier League’s most effective attacking player by a country mile.
Salah needs two more goal contributions to eclipse the long-standing single-season record of 47 goals and assists held by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole, which was in a 42-game season.
He has already set a new record for a 38-game season but will have his eye on another spot in the history books in the final fixture against Palace.
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is Salah’s closest challenger, although his 23 goals and six assists pale compared to Salah’s outrageous numbers.
Salah’s individual brilliance has been matched only by Liverpool’s collective success.
He became the fifth-highest goalscorer in Premier League history earlier this season. His goal against Tottenham was number 185, moving him ahead of Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero.
Salah has extended his stay at Liverpool for another two years despite persistent interest from Al-Hilal and now has his sights set on winning more silverware with the Reds.
