- Liverpool edged West Ham 2–1 at Anfield and went 13 points clear of Arsenal
- Van Dijk scored a late winner after an earlier error led to Robertson’s own goal
- Both teams hit the woodwork twice in a dramatic closing spell
Key Takeaways:
Liverpool took another step towards their 20th league title after defeating West Ham 2–1 at Anfield and extending their lead to 13 points over Arsenal with six rounds remaining. The Merseysiders dominated the first half but managed just one goal, scored by Luis Díaz following a brilliant assist from Mohamed Salah.
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West Ham were the better side for most of the second half. Two crucial saves by Alisson Becker, however, preserved Liverpool’s lead until the 86th minute, when Andrew Robertson scored an own goal after a poor clearance from Virgil van Dijk. It was Liverpool’s captain who ultimately secured the win for his team in the 89th minute. Both teams also struck the woodwork twice. With this victory, Arne Slot’s team now needs only two more wins to mathematically secure the title.
Eighteen minutes after kick-off, Salah broke free down the right with ease and delivered a stunning outside-foot pass to Díaz, who finished comfortably at the far post to give Liverpool a deserved lead.
In the 86th minute, West Ham equalised following a bizarre misunderstanding in Liverpool’s defence. Van Dijk mishit a clearance after a cross from Wan-Bissaka, sending the ball straight into the legs of Robertson, who inadvertently put it into his own net.
Liverpool responded immediately, with a shot from Díaz hitting the post. Quansah also came close to scoring, but the ball was cleared at the last moment. In the 90th minute, Van Dijk corrected his earlier mistake by rising above the defence to head in a corner from Mac Allister, securing the win for the hosts.
In the 94th minute, Füllkrug met a cross from Kilman with a header, but the ball landed on the crossbar.