Liverpool delivered a dominant performance to crush West Ham in round 19 of the Premier League, extending their lead at the top of the table. Goals from key players showcased their attacking prowess and solidified their title credentials.

This convincing victory not only widened the gap with the second-placed team but also highlighted Liverpool’s consistency as they continue their pursuit of Premier League glory.

Liverpool’s dominance was on full display at the London Olympic Stadium as they outclassed West Ham in every aspect of the game. Controlling 55% possession, the visitors relentlessly attacked, registering 22 shots with 13 on target, leaving West Ham struggling to make an impact, managing only seven attempts—all off target.

The commanding performance underscored Liverpool’s superiority as they continued to assert themselves in the Premier League title race.

Liverpool players celebrated in style as Mohamed Salah starred in their emphatic 5-0 victory over West Ham on December 29 at the London Olympic Stadium.

The breakthrough came in the 30th minute when Luis Díaz capitalized on a fortunate deflection after his initial pass to Curtis Jones was blocked. The Colombian striker coolly slotted a one-touch finish into the near corner, marking his eighth goal in 17 league appearances this season.

Salah then took center stage in the 40th minute, outmaneuvering Konstantinos Mavropanos before setting up Cody Gakpo for an easy tap-in to double Liverpool’s lead. Just before halftime, Salah netted a brilliant left-footed strike, bringing his season tally to 29 goals and 22 assists across all competitions. His incredible involvement in 51 goals in 2024 remains unmatched in Europe’s top five leagues, further solidifying his record as the first Premier League player to both score and assist in eight games in a single season.

The second half saw Trent Alexander-Arnold join the scoresheet with a deflected long-range strike that sealed his first league goal of the season. Liverpool’s commanding performance not only showcased their attacking prowess but also highlighted their dominance as they extended their lead in the Premier League standings.

Diogo Jota scored the final goal to make it 5-0. Photo: Reuters

Liverpool ended the day with a bang in the 84th minute. In a counter-attack, Salah dribbled the ball to the edge of the penalty area and then assisted Diogo Jota to curl the ball into the far corner with his right foot, sealing the 5-0 scoreline. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 11 away matches in the Premier League, winning seven of nine this season.

With just 18 games played, Liverpool have an eight-point lead over Nottingham Forest, who surprisingly rose to second place, with 45 points. However, Chelsea and Arsenal, who are currently fourth and third but have yet to play Round 19, could overtake Forest if they beat Ipswich and Brentford respectively in this round.

In the first match of 2025, Arne Slot and his team returned home to meet Man Utd in round 20 of the Premier League on January 5.