Liverpool thrashed West Ham United 5-0 at the London Stadium to extend their lead in the Premier League to eight points over Nottingham Forest, with Mohamed Salah once again in irrepressible form. Meanwhile, struggling Manchester City snapped their five-game winless streak with a 2-0 away victory over Leicester City.
The Reds took the lead when Luis Diaz beat Alphonse Areola after his attempted pass came back to him in the 30th minute, marking the Colombian’s eighth Premier League goal. Salah showcased his skill by setting up Cody Gakpo in the 40th minute, and then the Egypt international made it 3-0 with his league-best 17th goal of the season shortly before halftime, bringing his tally to 20 goals across all competitions this season.
Trent Alexander-Arnold increased the lead to 4-0 with a deflected shot from distance in the 54th minute. Diogo Jota completed the rout, courtesy of Salah’s league-best 13th assist following a surging run in the 84th minute. Arne Slot’s Liverpool looked unstoppable in their quest for a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title, recording their 23rd win in 27 matches in all competitions this season.
At the King Power Stadium, Manchester City returned to form with a 2-0 victory over Leicester City, ending their five-game winless streak. The result boosts their confidence as they aim to climb back up the Premier League standings.
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