Mohamed Salah has hit another milestone that firmly cements his place among the Premier League’s all-time greats. His goal in Liverpool’s win over Burnley on Sunday wasn’t just another three points on the board. It was the strike that pushed him past Andy Cole and into fourth place on the league’s all-time scoring chart. Salah now sits on 188 goals, leaving only three legendary names ahead of him: Wayne Rooney with 208, Harry Kane on 213, and Alan Shearer at the very top with 260.
The immediate weight of the record
Back in 2017, when Salah first arrived at Liverpool, few would’ve imagined he’d go on to become one of the most prolific scorers English soccer has ever seen. Yet here he is. Today he’s not just the star of the team but a model of consistency and reliability. Passing Andy Cole is no small feat either. Cole was a United forward, part of a legendary era, and his record stood as a benchmark. To overtake him is both a statement of longevity and a reminder of how relentless Salah has been year after year.
That goal against Burnley summed it all up. The match was tense, not particularly pretty, and it needed a moment of individual brilliance to be decided. And of course, it came from Salah. Beyond the numbers, there’s a symbolic side to all this too. Since setting foot at Anfield, he’s been at the heart of title pushes, unforgettable Champions League nights, and the revival of Liverpool as a true powerhouse in England.
The chase for the giants
Now the road ahead is clear: Rooney, Kane, and Shearer. Just looking at the list tells you how exclusive this company is. Salah has already moved beyond names like Aguero, Lampard, Henry, Defoe, and Robbie Fowler — players who defined their eras in the Premier League. Beating Cole was a step forward, but the next target is Rooney, just 20 goals away. That may sound like a lot, yet considering Salah’s output over the past few years, it’s well within reach.
His contract with Liverpool runs until 2027, which in theory gives him at least three full seasons to keep adding to his total and narrowing the gap. With the way he’s been scoring, it’s hard to doubt he’ll climb even higher.