Mohamed Salah had an amazing game as Liverpool beat West Ham 5-0 at the London Stadium. The 32-year-old scored his 20th goal of the season, making him the first Liverpool player to do this for eight seasons in a row. Salah also made two great assists, helping Liverpool stay at the top of the Premier League, eight points ahead of the next team.

This big win brought Liverpool closer to winning their first league title in five years, showing off the skills of key players like Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Luis Diaz, while revealing West Ham’s weaknesses.

FIRST HALF: 

SALAH’S MASTER CLASS, GAKPO AND DIAZ GETS ON THE SCORESHEET

The match started with West Ham looking good, as Jarrod Bowen created a chance for Lucas Paqueta, who missed the goal. However, Liverpool soon took charge of the game.

West Ham tried to defend against Salah with two players, but it didn’t work. Salah tested goalkeeper Alphonse Areola early on with a header and a clever chip, while Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones almost scored.

Liverpool finally scored after 30 minutes when Luis Diaz took advantage of a lucky bounce and scored from 12 yards. West Ham tried to fight back, with Mohammed Kudus hitting the post, but Liverpool’s attack was too strong.

Soon after, Salah showed his skill with an impressive move, passing the ball through two defenders to Gakpo, who scored easily. Just before halftime, Salah scored himself with a precise shot after Carlos Soler’s mistake.

SECOND HALF:

ALEXANDER-ARNOLD AND JOTA SEAL THE DEAL

Liverpool kept their momentum in the second half, scoring again nine minutes in. Alexander-Arnold hit a 20-yard shot that deflected off Max Kilman and went into the net.

Salah continued to shine, showing his great vision and skill. He picked up the ball deep in his half, made a strong run, and then passed perfectly to Diogo Jota, who scored the fifth goal.

Salah’s performance highlighted how important he is to Liverpool. With 20 goals and 10 assists this season, he is the team’s key player. His ability to break through defenses, as shown in his assists for Gakpo and Jota, was crucial against West Ham.

Trent Alexander-Arnold also played well, scoring his fourth league goal with a deflected shot. The Liverpool defense, led by Virgil van Dijk, kept West Ham from threatening after their early chances.

For West Ham, their defense couldn’t handle Liverpool’s strong attack. The combination of Wan-Bissaka and Palmieri on the left side struggled against Salah, and mistakes in midfield made things worse.

GOING AHEAD

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR LIVERPOOL AND WEST HAM

Liverpool’s win confirmed their position as the best team in the Premier League this season. Manager Arne Slot is doing a great job, and with an eight-point lead, Liverpool is close to winning their first league title since 2019.

The win also showed that Liverpool needs to secure their star players. Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and van Dijk all have contracts ending this season, and Salah can talk to other clubs starting January 1, which will be an important story to follow.

For West Ham, this loss was a reality check after four unbeaten matches. Manager David Moyes needs to fix the defensive mistakes and find ways to compete with top teams.

Mohamed Salah once again showed why he is one of Liverpool’s best players ever. His goals, assists, and influence were key to the big win over a struggling West Ham team. With the Premier League title in sight, Liverpool will aim to keep their strong performance going into 2025. West Ham will need to focus on improving their consistency and defense for the rest of the season.