Premier League Spotlight: Mohamed Salah’s Legacy and Exciting Fixture Changes in May 2026

After nine sensational years at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah is set to leave the club at the end of the 2025/26 Premier League season, closing a chapter that has established him as one of the competition’s greatest forwards. Since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017, the Egyptian international has become a club legend, winning multiple Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the UEFA Champions League.

Salah’s Outstanding Premier League Records

Mohamed Salah’s impact on the Premier League is unparalleled in recent history. With 191 Premier League goals and 93 assists in 323 appearances, Salah ranks second only to Alan Shearer (260 goals), Harry Kane (213), and Wayne Rooney (208) in all-time league goals. At Liverpool, he holds the record for most Premier League goals (189) and joint-most assists (92) for the club, poised to become the outright assist leader if he sets up one more goal before season’s end. He also boasts four Premier League Golden Boots, tied for most in history alongside Thierry Henry.

Salah’s total of 281 direct goal involvements since his 2017/18 debut season—goals plus assists—is the highest for any Premier League player in that period and the most for any single club, surpassing Rooney’s 276 for Manchester United. In the record books, Salah is the Premier League’s highest-scoring African player and holds several unique distinctions, including being the first player to win the Player of the Season, Golden Boot, and Golden Playmaker awards all in one campaign.

Voting Opens for Premier League's Greatest Forward Ever

With Salah’s exit on the horizon, the Premier League has invited fans to vote for their choice of the greatest forward ever to grace the competition. The shortlist includes legends such as Sergio Aguero, Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, Didier Drogba, and modern stars like Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. Each player’s Premier League achievements are celebrated, providing a chance for fans to weigh in on this all-time debate.

Fixture Amendments for Early May: The Stage is Set

Amid these historic moments, the Premier League has announced fixture changes for Matchweek 35 in early May 2026, featuring live broadcast adjustments. Most notably, the iconic Manchester United versus Liverpool clash is scheduled for Sunday, 3 May at 15:30 BST, broadcast live on Sky Sports. Other key fixtures include Arsenal hosting Fulham on Saturday evening and the eagerly observed Everton versus Manchester City game on Monday evening.

One fixture, Aston Villa versus Tottenham Hotspur, may shift to Sunday evening depending on Villa's progress in the UEFA Europa League, reminding supporters of the tight schedule and high stakes as the season edges toward its climax.

March 2026’s Best Goals: Fans Decide

The Premier League has also shortlisted eight stunning goals from March 2026 for the Guinness Goal of the Month award. Fans are encouraged to watch the highlights and vote before the deadline on Monday, 30 March. This celebration of spectacular skill adds another layer of excitement to the campaign’s final months.

Closing Thoughts

As Mohamed Salah prepares to bid farewell to the Premier League, his legacy offers a benchmark of excellence for future stars. Coupled with thrilling upcoming fixtures and fan engagement initiatives like the Goal of the Month vote, the Premier League continues to capture the imagination of football fans worldwide. The stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to the 2025/26 season.