By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Liverpool tightened their grip at the top of Premier League table following a comprehensive 5-0 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium.
The Reds stretched their lead to eight points following the comfortable victory.
Arne Slot’s side had to wait for the half hour mark before scoring the curtain raiser through Luis Diaz.
Mohamed Salah set up Cody Gakpo for his side’s second and then made the result a formality with a close-range shot to make it 3-0 at halftime.
Liverpool scored two more goals after the break.
Trent Alexander- Arnold scored the fourth with a deflected shot nine minutes after the break.
Salah registered his second assist of the game setting up Diogo Jota for fifth goal six minutes from time.
