Salah Keeps Liverpool’s Spark Alive: Open-Play Mastery in a Shaky Premier League
3 February 2026
Salah Keeps Liverpool's Spark Alive in a Shaky Premier League
Liverpool’s form has wavered in the Premier League, leaving them sixth in the table, but Mohamed Salah’s numbers remain unshaken and dangerous.
A fresh Squawka stat shows Salah leading the way for open-play chances created in the Premier League since the start of 2024/25.
The data, covering 2024/25 through February 2026, shows Salah has created 117 open-play chances, well clear of his nearest rivals.
In second place is Portuguese star Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, with 107 chances, while Argentine Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea sits third with 97.
The top ten list features other Premier League stars including Col Palmer (Chelsea) on 80, Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) tied, and Alex Iwobi (Fulham) with one fewer, while Bruno Dimarish (Newcastle United) is just behind.
Around the eighth spot is Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) with 78, followed by Bukayo Saka on 77, and Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest on 75.
These numbers underline Salah's pivotal role not only as a prolific scorer but as one of the league's leading creators, blending scoring and playmaking to help Liverpool remain among the most creative attacking teams in the period examined.
Punchline time: If Salah’s creativity were a lottery, you’d still cash out every week—the numbers would be in his favor. Another one: Liverpool’s wobble continues, but Salah’s magic keeps defences on skates and fans grinning anyway.
