Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool thrashes West Ham to go eight points clear
Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool thrashes West Ham to go eight points clear
Liverpool thrashed West Ham United 5-0 at the London Stadium to stretch its Premier League lead to eight points on Sunday with Mohamed Salah once again in irrepressible form.
Salah scored one goal to take his tally for the season to 20 and assisted for two others as Liverpool outclassed its host.
Liverpool had to wait 30 minutes for its opener but once Luis Diaz gave it the lead. the side was unstoppable. Salah set up Cody Gakpo for his side’s second and then made the result a formality with a close-range shot to make it 3-0 at halftime.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deflected shot extended Liverpool’s lead and Salah then produced a silky run and pass to feed Diogo Jota to round off a great day for Arne Slot’s side.
Liverpool has 45 points from 18 games with surprise package Nottingham Forest behind it on 37 having played a game more.
