Liverpool moved into the Premier League top four following a 5-2 victory against West Ham United at Anfield. The hosts established a significant lead during the first half by scoring three times from dead-ball situations. Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring with a header from a corner before Luis Diaz added a second, according to Sky Sports. Ibrahima Konate provided the third goal from another set-piece delivery to give the home side a three-goal advantage at the interval.
West Ham United reduced the deficit in the second half through goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus. However, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah scored further goals to secure the win for Liverpool, per The Guardian. The result leaves West Ham in the bottom half of the table. Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised the efficiency of his players from corners and free-kicks during the match. The Merseyside club now occupies a qualifying spot for next season's Champions League tournament with ten matches remaining in the current campaign.
