Salah Makes HISTORY! Matches Thierry Henry’s Record With 3rd Footballer of the Year Award

Mohamed Salah Makes History: Wins Footballer of the Year to Match Thierry Henry's Record⚽🏆

Liverpool's Egyptian King** has done it again! **Mohamed Salah** has been crowned **Footballer of the Year**, equaling **Thierry Henry's record** of **three awards**—further cementing his legacy as one of the **Premier League's greatest ever players**.

Meanwhile, the **Premier League announced its April Player and Manager of the Month awards**, with some **surprise winners** shaking up the race for end-of-season honors.

Here’s **everything you need to know** about Salah’s historic achievement, the latest award winners, and what this means for the Premier League’s thrilling finale!

👑 Salah Joins Premier League Royalty**

🏆 Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year**

🔹 **Winner:** **Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)**

🔹 **Why He Won:**

✅ **23 goals, 12 assists** in the Premier League this season

✅ **Key in Liverpool’s title charge** (currently 2nd, 1 point behind Arsenal)

✅ **Match-winning performances** vs. Man City, Man Utd, and Tottenham

🔹 **Historic Achievement:**

- **Only the 4th player** to win **three FWA awards** (after Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, and John Barnes)

- **First African player** to reach this milestone

💬 Salah’s Reaction:**

> *"I’m honored to be mentioned alongside legends like Thierry Henry. This is for my teammates, the fans, and everyone who believed in me."*

🔥 Premier League April Awards: Surprise Winners**

🏅 Player of the Month: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)**

🔹 **Why He Won:**

✅ **5 goals, 2 assists** in April

✅ **Hat-trick vs. Everton** (6-0 demolition)

✅ **Chelsea’s standout performer** in their late push for Europe

🔹 **Beating Tough Competition:**

- **Erling Haaland** (Man City) – 4 goals

- **Bukayo Saka** (Arsenal) – 3 goals, 2 assists

👔 Manager of the Month: Unai Emery (Aston Villa)**

🔹 **Why He Won:**

✅ **4 wins out of 4** in April

✅ **Beat Arsenal & Bournemouth** in crucial top-four clashes

✅ **Villa now 4th** – on track for **Champions League football**

🔹 **Beating:**

- **Mikel Arteta** (Arsenal) – 3 wins, 1 draw

- **Pep Guardiola** (Man City) – 3 wins

📊 Salah vs. Henry: How Do They Compare?**

**Verdict:**

- **Henry was more dominant** in a single season (Invincibles)

- **Salah more consistent** across multiple campaigns

🔮 What’s Next for Salah & Liverpool?**

- **Premier League Title Race:** 2 games left (vs. Aston Villa & Wolves)

- **Ballon d’Or Contention?** If Liverpool win the league, he’ll be a **top candidate**

- **Future at Liverpool?** Contract talks **ongoing**—will he stay beyond 2025?

🤔 Who was better?**

✅ **Salah (More longevity)**

✅ **Henry (More iconic peak)**

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