Arne Slot’s Liverpool side delivered a masterclass in set-piece efficiency on Saturday afternoon, dismantling a struggling West Ham United 5-2 at Anfield. The victory, powered by three first-half goals from corners, moves the Reds into fifth place in the Premier League table, level on points with fourth-placed Manchester United.
The onslaught began just six minutes into the match when Hugo Ekitiké pounced on a loose ball following a corner, beating Mads Hermansen at the near post. The hosts doubled their advantage in the 24th minute as captain Virgil van Dijk rose highest to meet a Dominik Szoboszlai delivery. Shortly before the interval, Alexis Mac Allister effectively ended the contest, rifling home a third goal after the Hammers again failed to clear a dead-ball situation.
Despite a brief second-half revival from the visitors—which saw Tomáš Souček and Valentin Castellanos find the net—Liverpool remained in control. Cody Gakpo restored the three-goal cushion with a clinical finish before a late Axel Disasi own goal, forced by substitute Jeremie Frimpong, capped a dominant afternoon for the Merseysiders.
The defeat leaves West Ham entrenched in the relegation zone, two points adrift of safety. The Hammers’ defensive frailties were once again exposed, having now conceded 13 goals in their last three visits to Anfield. For Liverpool, the result marks a fourth consecutive win across all competitions, providing significant momentum as the race for the top four intensifies.