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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Liverpool crush West Ham United 5-0 at the London Stadium

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Liverpool delivered a commanding performance at the London Stadium, thrashing West Ham United 5-0 in their Premier League clash.

The Reds showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity, leaving the home side without a chance to respond.

Goals Galore for Liverpool

The scoring spree began in the 30th minute when Luis Díaz found the net with a clinical finish to put Liverpool ahead.

Cody Gakpo doubled the lead in the 40th minute after a precise assist from Mohamed Salah.

Salah turned scorer moments later, slotting home Liverpool’s third goal in the 44th minute, with Curtis Jones providing the setup.

Liverpool maintained their dominance in the second half, with Trent Alexander-Arnold unleashing a spectacular strike in the 54th minute, assisted by Ryan Gravenberch.

The final blow came in the 84th minute when Diogo Jota added a fifth, again with Salah playing provider.

Dominance Cemented

With this emphatic win, Liverpool remain at the top of the Premier League table with 45 points, holding a game in hand over their closest rivals.

Their relentless form and attacking depth further cement their status as title favourites this season.

West Ham’s Struggles

West Ham United struggled to keep pace with Liverpool’s intensity and fluid play.

Despite the support of the home crowd, they failed to mount any serious threat to Alisson Becker’s goal.

The loss leaves them with concerns as they continue to battle in the mid-table standings.

Key Performers

Mohamed Salah: A goal and two assists underline his importance to Liverpool’s attacking lineup.

Trent Alexander-Arnold: A standout performance capped with a stunning goal.

Diogo Jota: Clinical in front of goal to seal the victory late in the match.

Liverpool’s dominance not only reinforces their title ambitions but sends a clear message to the rest of the league: the Reds are in imperious form.

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