Liverpool's top 10 Premier League assisters as Mohamed Salah aims for top spot vs Nottingham Forest
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Liverpool's Top 10 Premier League Assisters as Mohamed Salah Aims for Top Spot vs Nottingham Forest
As Liverpool prepare to face Nottingham Forest on February 20, 2026, all eyes are on Mohamed Salah, who leads the club's Premier League assist charts this 2025-26 season and is chasing the outright top spot in the league[1][5][9]. The Egyptian forward has recorded between 4 and 5 assists, topping Liverpool's providers with his creative flair, xA of 3.6, and consistent chance creation[1][3][5][9].
The article ranks Liverpool's top 10 Premier League assisters for the season, highlighting a team total of 27 assists, the highest among their players' contributions[2]. Salah sits at #1 with 4-5 assists across sources, followed closely by versatile forward Cody Gakpo (3 assists, xA 4.1), who has also notched goals and key passes against Newcastle and others[3][4][5][9].
Tied or near the top are midfield maestros Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and Rio Ngumoha, each with around 3-5 assists[3][9]. Gravenberch benefited from Gakpo's assist in a 3-2 win over Newcastle, while Szoboszlai (xA 3.8) and Wirtz (xA 4.1) showcase Liverpool's midfield depth[3][4][9]. Ekitike, a top scorer with 10 goals, adds 2-5 assists[6][9].
| Rank | Player | Assists | xA/Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Salah | 4-5[1][5] | 3.6, League leader chase |
| 2 | Cody Gakpo | 3[3][5] | 4.1, Multi-comp assists[4] |
| 3-5 | Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike | 3-5[3][9] | High xA, goal threats[6] |
| = | Ryan Gravenberch, Rio Ngumoha | 3-5[3] | Midfield creators |
Further down, Alexis Mac Allister and others contribute, with Liverpool 6th in the Premier League standings[6]. Salah's form positions him to surpass rivals like Morgan Rogers (5 assists league-wide) in the Forest clash, boosting title hopes[1]. The piece emphasizes Liverpool's balanced attack, blending Salah's experience with young talents like Wirtz and Ngumoha[3][9].
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