Liverpool delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, dismantling West Ham United 5-0 at the London Stadium. Mohamed Salah starred as the Reds continued their dominant march at the top of the Premier League table.
West Ham, sitting 12 places below Liverpool, struggled to contain the relentless energy and clinical precision of the league leaders. From the opening whistle, Liverpool set the tempo, with Salah testing West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola within six minutes. Curtis Jones and Luis Díaz were also denied by Areola before Díaz broke the deadlock in the 29th minute, capitalizing on his recovery of a loose pass to slot the ball into the bottom corner.
Salah, a constant menace for the West Ham defense, played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s second goal, nutmegging defenders Konstantinos Mavropanos and Max Kilman before setting up Cody Gakpo in the 40th minute. Just before halftime, Salah found the back of the net himself, capping a dominant first-half display for the visitors.
Trent Alexander-Arnold extended Liverpool’s lead early in the second half with a deflected strike, keeping the Reds firmly in control. Despite some spirited efforts from West Ham, Liverpool remained untroubled, using much of the second half as preparation for their upcoming clash with Manchester United. Diogo Jota added Liverpool’s fifth goal in the 84th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory.
The result marked Liverpool’s second 5-0 victory over West Ham this season, reinforcing their dominance in the league.
Player of the Match: Mohamed Salah
Salah’s creativity, pace, and clinical finishing were instrumental in Liverpool’s win, leaving West Ham’s defense in disarray throughout the match.
