Top 5 Premier League goalscorers of all time: Salah ranks above Henry, Aguero, cements historic place with Burnley goalM

Mohamed Salah etched his name even deeper into Premier League history on Sunday as his penalty against Burnley not only kept Liverpool on top of the table but also lifted him above Thierry Henry, Sergio Agüero, and Andrew Cole in the league’s all-time scoring charts. 

The Egyptian king now sits fourth in the rankings with 188 goals, further cementing his legacy among the greats.

The strike at Turf Moor may have been a simple spot-kick, but its significance was monumental. Salah’s tally now places him firmly inside the top five Premier League scorers of all time, behind only Alan Shearer (260), Harry Kane (213), and Wayne Rooney (208). 

Andrew Cole’s long-standing mark of 187 has been surpassed, while Agüero (184) and Henry (175) have also been left in Salah’s wake. 

For context, Henry’s reign at Arsenal and Agüero’s Manchester City exploits had long been viewed as untouchable benchmarks, yet Salah, still very much active, has rewritten the narrative. 

His consistency, having scored 20+ goals in six of his seven Liverpool seasons, showcases why he is now regarded as one of the most lethal forwards ever to grace English football.

The goal itself carried weight beyond personal glory. Salah’s cool finish from 12 yards sealed a tense 1-0 win over Burnley, ensuring Liverpool’s perfect start to the season continued with four wins from four.

The Reds sit three points clear at the top, and Salah’s influence remains as vital as ever, after the Egyptian fired them to the 2025/26 title as well. 

For Burnley, who had been unbeaten at home since May 2024, the defeat was a bitter blow, but for Liverpool, the night belonged to their No. 11. 

Already a Champions League and Premier League winner at Anfield, Salah’s name is now immortalised in the league’s scoring pantheon, and the chase to climb even higher is still very much alive.