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Salah’s Farewell Draw Secures CL Spot, Record Assist

5/25/2026

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Salah's Farewell Assist

Mohamed Salah played his final Liverpool match in a 1-1 draw with Brentford on 24 May 2026.
He assisted Curtis Jones’s 57-minute goal, his 93rd Premier League assist, overtaking Steven Gerrard.
Salah left Liverpool with 257 goals, the third-most in club history.
The draw gave Liverpool fifth place with 60 points, securing a Champions League berth.

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Ouattara Misses Spot

In stoppage time on 24 May 2026, Brentford forward Dango Ouattara headed over, missing the club’s European spot.
Jordan Henderson returned to Anfield with Brentford and received a rousing Kop reception on 24 May 2026.
Brentford manager Keith Andrews told Sky Sports that, despite disappointment, the squad should be proud of the season.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Champions League qualification was the only positive of a season he called his most challenging.

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Salah's Farewell Assist

Mohamed Salah played his final Liverpool match in a 1-1 draw with Brentford on 24 May 2026.
He assisted Curtis Jones’s 57-minute goal, his 93rd Premier League assist, overtaking Steven Gerrard.
Salah left Liverpool with 257 goals, the third-most in club history.
The draw gave Liverpool fifth place with 60 points, securing a Champions League berth.

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