Liverpool already led through Luiz Diaz’s 30th minute goal and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-range strike was deflected in ten minutes into the second half, before Salah danced with the ball from halfway to lay on a fifth Liverpool goal (for Diogo Jota) and ensure a comfortable victory that cemented their lead heading into 2025.

Liverpool thrashed West Ham United 5-0 at the London Stadium to stretch their Premier League lead to eight points on Sunday with Mohamed Salah once again in irrepressible form.