Liverpool Crushes West Ham To Go Eight Points Lead Atop Premier League’s Table

Liverpool crushes West Ham to go eight points lead atop Premier League’s table.

Liverpool finished 2024 with a decisive 5-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium, extending their winning streak to 23 games in all competitions and taking an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League (PL).

Alphonse Areola made some spectacular early saves to deny Luis Díaz, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah as the visitors continued their relentless pressure.

A Díaz through ball was intercepted by Vladimír Coufal, who then allowed the Colombian to slot home at the near post, breaking the hosts’ resistance at the half hour.

Arne Slot’s men increased their lead in characteristically brutal fashion. Salah played the key role, brilliantly sending a ball to Cody Gakpo, who scored for the second straight game..

Salah beat Areola at his near post to score his own goal in the 44th minute, capping an impressive first half performance and bringing his season total to 20 goals in all competitions.

Even better, Slot was able to replace players like Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch in advance of their next match against with Manchester United.

However, their substitutes were of a high caliber. Diogo Jota was first denied Liverpool’s fifth goal by Areola’s another deft stop, but he defeated the Frenchman in the 84th minute to round off Liverpool’s yet another impressive display.

– Deeprows Sports