West Ham 0-5 Liverpool: Salah joined the scoring through Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota as the Reds cleared
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Mohamed Salah made Premier League history as Liverpool beat West Ham to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the table.
As Liverpool faced a woeful West Ham team at the London Stadium, Salah scored his 17th Premier League goal of the season and made his 12th and 13th assists to set up Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota.
It is the eighth game this season in which Salah has scored a goal and an assist and set a new season high in the competition, after Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Liverpool with a clinical finish.
Mohammed Kudus hit the post for West Ham, but Liverpool temporarily pulled away when Gakpo and Salah scored before the break. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deflected shot made it 4 after the break before Jota made it 5′.
Arne Slot was able to protect Ryan Gravenberch and Gakpo from suspension ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester United, as Liverpool moved eight points clear of high-flying Nottingham Forest at the top.
Liverpool are also nine numbers ahead of Arsenal and 10 ahead of Chelsea, having played the same number of games. Chelsea travel to Ipswich, while Arsenal travel to Brentford on New Year’s Day.
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Mohamed Salah proved his worth against Liverpool once again, encouraging them to a 5-0 win over West Ham.
The 32-year-old scored his 20th goal of the campaign in all competitions, becoming the first Reds player to hit that mark in eight consecutive seasons.
He also provided two assists, the first an audacious double nutmeg for Cody Gakpo’s goal and a second to tee up Diogo Jota for goal number five, all just three days before he will be free to start negotiating with overseas clubs about a potential move in the summer.
Trent Alexander Arnold, of three key players out of contract at the end of the season under captain Virgil van Dijk, featured in the fourth, all after Luis Diaz received the ball for the rampaging Reds.
Another comprehensive win for Arne Slot’s side, against a predictably outclassed West Ham, left them eight points clear at the top of the Premier League and another step closer to a first title in five years.
West Ham 0-5 Liverpool: Salah scored his greatest goal in all competitions and added two assists as the Reds moved eight points clear
Joe Gomez is on the sidelines as Liverpool suffered an injury in the 5-0 win over West Ham.
Gomez injured his hamstring and stopped in a sprint in the first half. He replaced Jarell Quansah after telling him to resign.
The 27-year-old replaces the injured Ibrahima Konate, who has been absent since the win over Real Madrid last month.
But Gomez’s hamstring injury means Quansah will most likely be needed alongside Virgil van Dijk against Manchester United on Sunday and leaves Liverpool with just two in-form centre-backs ahead of a busy month.
Gomez pulled up with a hamstring injury in the only negative for Liverpool from their 5-0 win over West Ham
Arne Slot is asked if Mohamed Salah is the player on aggregate after scoring 17 goals and thirteen assists on the season.
“If you look at his numbers, you can’t argue that, but there are different players in different leagues that have a lot of quality,” he told Sky.
“But Mo is definitely up there at the moment. He could have scored more today, but I also liked his work rate for the team without the ball.
“He’s in a very good place. Let’s hope he can stay like this for a long time.”
Mohamed Salah said he and Liverpool remain “far away” from agreeing a contract after inspiring the Reds to a 5-0 win at West Ham and continuing his remarkable season.
Salah scored and scored two more goals as Liverpool moved eight points atop the Premier League in what will be his last game before he can talk to foreign clubs on Jan. 1.
The 32-year-old has scored 17 Premier League goals and provided thirteen assists in just 18 games this campaign, and has now also reached 20 goals in all competitions for the eighth consecutive season for Liverpool.
Salah said is focused on winning the Premier League with Liverpool as the Reds went eight points clear at the top
Mohamed Salah, speaking to Sky Sports:
“I’m glad for the result. We scored early and dominated the game, this is good. The first nutmeg I was lucky, the second one I did mean.”
On the way to a Ballon d’Or season?
“The only thing I have in mind is for Liverpool to win the championship and be part of it. I will do everything possible for us to win the trophy. We just have to stay focused and humble and start again.
“I’m just looking to enjoy the game. I’m disappointed by some missed opportunities, but we came here to win and that’s the most important thing. I’m hungry for more.
Last point of your contract. Are we close to the news?
“We are very far from that, but I don’t need to publish anything in the media. It’s nothing, keep going. I need Liverpool to win the Premier League.
Arsenal and Chelsea have yet to play this round, but Liverpool have played the same number of games as their London rivals lately.
The result is that the Reds are nine numbers ahead of Arsenal and 10 ahead of Chelsea. Their closest rivals are Nottingham Forest (eight behind), while Manchester City is 14 behind.
It feels like Mohamed Salah is setting a new record every week this season. Is he heading for one of the best campaigns in Premier League history?
8 – Today is the eighth Premier League game this season in which Mo Salah has registered both a goal and an assist – a new seasonal record by any player in the competition’s history. Sensational. pic.twitter.com/GOQ9iuyLkI
Next up for Liverpool and Mohamed Salah? They host 14th-placed Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday after putting six past Tottenham, three past Leicester and five past West Ham over Christmas.
It will be a good year for Liverpool with EIGHT clear points at the top of the table.
Boos from the remaining West Ham supporters as they concede to Liverpool for the second time this season.
90 3 minutes: The away celebrates Liverpool’s access into the Premier League in 2025. Arne Slot’s is going to take a few breaks.
In the dying moments, Luis Guilherme’s strikes the post with a curling shot. West Ham have been thoroughly second best, but they have hit the post three times!
Once again, Mohamed Salah proved his worth at Liverpool, propelling them to a 5-0 win at West Ham.
The 32-year-old scored his 20th goal of the crusade in all competitions, becoming the first Reds player to reach that milestone in eight consecutive seasons.
He also provided two assists, the first for a bold double on Cody Gakpo’s goal and the moment to assist Diogo Jota for goal number five, all just three days before he can begin negotiating with foreign clubs about a possible move to the club. summer.
Trent Alexander Arnold, another of the three key players out of contract at the end of the season along with captain Virgil van Dijk, chipped in with the fourth, all after Luis Diaz had got the ball rolling for the rampant Reds.
Another comprehensive win for Arne Slot’s side, against a predictably outclassed West Ham, left them eight points clear at the top of the Premier League and another step closer to a first title in five years.
Joe Gomez is set for a spell on the sidelines as Liverpool were hit by an injury blow during the 5-0 win over West Ham.
Gomez injured his hamstring and stopped in a sprint in the first half. He replaced Jarell Quansah after telling him to resign.
The 27-year-old replaces the injured Ibrahima Konate, absent since the victory against Real Madrid last month.
But Gomez’s hamstring injury means Quansah will most likely be needed along with Virgil van Dijk against Manchester United on Sunday and leaves Liverpool with just two compatible centre-backs before a busy month.
Arne Slot is asked if Mohamed Salah is the player on aggregate after scoring 17 goals and thirteen assists on the season.
“If you look at his numbers you can’t argue with it, but there are other players in other leagues who have a lot of quality,” he told Sky.
“But Mo is up there right now. He may have scored more today, but I also liked his scoring for the team without the ball.
“He is in a very good position. I hope it can continue like this for a long time.
Mohamed Salah says he and Liverpool are still “far away” from completing a deal after inspiring the Reds to a 5-0 win at West Ham and continuing their season.
Salah scored and scored two more goals as Liverpool moved eight points atop the Premier League in what would be his last game before he could move to foreign clubs on Jan. 1.
The 32-year-old has scored 17 Premier League goals and provided thirteen assists in just 18 games this campaign, and has now also reached 20 goals in all competitions for the eighth consecutive season for Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah, speaking to Sky Sports:
“I’m glad for the result. We scored early and dominated the game, this is good. The first nutmeg I was lucky, the second one I did mean.”
On heading towards a Ballon d’Or season?
“The only thing in my mind is for Liverpool to win the league and be a part of that. I will do my best for us to win the trophy. We just need to stay focused and humble and go again.
“I’m just trying to enjoy the game. I’m disappointed with a few missed chances but we came here to win and that’s the most important thing. I’m always hungry for more.
Last point of your contract. Are we close to the news?
“We are very far from that, but I don’t need to publish anything in the media. It’s nothing, keep going. I need Liverpool to win the Premier League.
Arsenal and Chelsea still have to play this round, but that means Liverpool have currently played the same number of games as their London rivals.
The result is the Reds are nine points clear of Arsenal and 10 ahead of Chelsea. Their closest challengers are Nottingham Forest (eight behind), while Manchester City are 14 back.
It seems that Mohamed Salah is setting a new record every week this season. Are you heading for one of the most productive campaigns in Premier League history?
8 – Today is the 8th Premier League fit this season in which Mo Salah has scored either a purpose and an lend a hand – a new seasonal record for a player in the competition’s history. Sensational. pic. twitter. com/GOQ9iuyLkI
The next step for Liverpool and Mohamed Salah? On Sunday they host 14th-place Manchester United at Anfield, having beaten Tottenham six times, Leicester three times and West Ham at Christmas.
It will be a happy new year for Liverpool as the move EIGHT points clear at the top of the table.
Boos from the remaining West Ham supporters as they concede to Liverpool for the second time this season.
90 3 minutes: The visiting team celebrates Liverpool’s entry into the Premier League in 2025. Arne Slot’s team will take a break.
In the final moments, Luis Guilherme hits the post with a powerful shot. West Ham came comfortably second, but hit the post three times! north
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