Liverpool continued their relentless march at the Premier League summit with a commanding 5-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium. The Reds were spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, whose sublime performance epitomised their dominance. This emphatic win not only showcased Liverpool’s attacking prowess but also reaffirmed their title credentials.
Salah’s Influence Key to Liverpool’s Success
Mohamed Salah was at the heart of everything good for Liverpool. The Egyptian maestro scored one goal and assisted another, further cementing his reputation as one of the Premier League’s most influential players. His decisive moment came in the 44th minute, receiving a pass from Curtis Jones before lashing a left-footed shot past Alphonse Areola to make it 3-0.
Earlier, Salah’s silky touch split the West Ham defence, setting up Cody Gakpo for Liverpool’s second goal in the 40th minute. This marked Salah’s third assist in two matches, highlighting his ability to create opportunities as well as convert them.
Relentless Reds Dominate from Start to Finish
Liverpool’s dominance was evident from the first whistle. They opened the scoring through Luis Diaz in the 30th minute, whose clinical finish capped off a flowing move. West Ham struggled to keep pace with the visitors’ high intensity and were pinned back for large spells.
The second half saw more misery for the hosts. Trent Alexander-Arnold added a fourth with a deflected long-range effort in the 54th minute before Diogo Jota completed the rout in the 84th minute, curling in a Salah-assisted strike.
Despite sporadic threats from Mohammed Kudus, including a powerful strike off the post, West Ham’s attack lacked the cutting edge to trouble Liverpool’s defence.
West Ham’s Struggles Highlight the Gap
For West Ham, this result underscored the gulf between them and the league leaders. Despite a recent unbeaten streak, they were outclassed in every department. Manager Julen Lopetegui will need to address the defensive frailties exposed by Liverpool’s dynamic attack.
Kudus was a rare bright spot for the Hammers, showcasing flair and creativity. His 38th-minute effort rattled the woodwork, coming closest to breaking Liverpool’s clean sheet. However, these isolated moments were overshadowed by a lack of cohesion and discipline.
What’s Next for Liverpool and West Ham?
Liverpool remain eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table and show no signs of slowing down. With Salah in scintillating form and their squad firing on all cylinders, the Reds look unstoppable.
West Ham, meanwhile, must regroup ahead of a challenging run of fixtures. Though Julen Lopetegui has stabilised the team since his arrival, performances like this indicate there’s still much work to be done.
Liverpool’s dominant performance will leave their title rivals in no doubt—they are the team to beat. For West Ham, it’s back to the drawing board as they aim to bounce back from a humbling defeat.
