Calvert-Lewin Targets Premier League Goal Streaks of Haaland, Salah
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is on the verge of making Premier League history. The Everton striker aims to become the 15th player to score in seven consecutive Premier League matches. His next opportunity arises on New Year’s Day when Leeds faces Liverpool.
Calvert-Lewin has impressively found the back of the net in his last six appearances. This includes matches against Leeds, Chelsea, Liverpool, Brentford, Crystal Palace (twice), and Sunderland. Prior to this scoring streak, he had managed just one goal in his first ten league games following a free transfer to the club.
Historic Scoring Streaks in Premier League
A total of fourteen players have previously scored in seven consecutive games or more. Notably, both Jamie Vardy and Ruud van Nistelrooy achieved this feat twice. Vardy holds the record for the longest scoring streak with goals in 11 straight games during the 2015-16 season. This achievement surpassed van Nistelrooy’s long-standing record.
Current Scoring Leaders
Calvert-Lewin’s recent performances place him alongside several notable players. Here are some of his contemporaries with impressive scoring streaks:
- Alexander Isak – Eight consecutive goals for Newcastle last season.
- Erling Haaland – Seven goals in a row for Manchester City during the 2022-23 season.
- Mohamed Salah – Seven consecutive goals for Liverpool in the 2021-22 season.
- Joe Willock – Seven goals in a row for Newcastle in the 2021-22 season.
- Daniel Sturridge – Eight straight goals for Liverpool in the 2013-14 season.
Calvert-Lewin is in good company as he strives for another goal at Anfield. Achieving this target would establish him among legends like Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, who are also members of this prestigious group.
Noteworthy Scoring Streaks
| Player | Club | Scoring Streak | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Vardy | Leicester | 11 | 2015-16 |
| Ruud van Nistelrooy | Manchester United | 10 | 2002-03, 2003-04 |
| Alexander Isak | Newcastle | 8 | 2024-25 |
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 7 | 2022-23 |
| Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 7 | 2021-22 |
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is poised to leave his mark in Premier League history. As the season progresses, fans eagerly await his next performance. Can he achieve this milestone against a top contender like Liverpool? Only time will tell.
