🏟️ Liverpool 2–1 West Ham: Reds Move Within Two Wins of the Title
Liverpool’s charge toward a second Premier League crown took another decisive step on Sunday as they defeated West Ham United 2-1 at Anfield — a dramatic finish marked by Virgil van Dijk’s late winner and Mohamed Salah breaking a Premier League record.
🔥 Salah Breaks Record with Sublime Assist
In the 34th minute, Salah curled in a majestic cross with the outside of his boot for Luis Díaz, who tapped home from six yards to open the scoring.
The assist brought Salah to 45 goal involvements (27 goals, 18 assists) this season — the most ever in a 38-game Premier League campaign.
🗣️ “He keeps delivering in ways only legends can,” one commentator said, as the Kop roared his name, also celebrating his recent two-year contract extension.
⚽ Match Timeline
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34’ – Luis Díaz scores from a Salah assist (Liverpool 1-0)
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86’ – Own goal by Andy Robertson (Liverpool 1-1)
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89’ – Virgil van Dijk header restores Liverpool’s lead (Liverpool 2-1)
😰 Nervy Finish — But Van Dijk Saves the Day
After Robertson’s own goal gifted West Ham an equaliser with four minutes left, it looked like Liverpool’s title momentum might stall.
But captain Van Dijk rose highest on a corner kick in the 89th minute to head home the winner — a moment that sparked euphoric scenes at Anfield.
🎗️ Tribute Before Kickoff
The match began with a minute of silence in memory of the 97 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster — a somber and poignant tribute on a day that would end in celebration.
📊 Premier League Standings (Top 3 After the Match)
| Position | Club | Played | Points | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 32 | 76 | +43 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 33 | 63 | +30 |
| 3 | Nottm Forest | 33 | 57 | +13 |
With six matches remaining, Liverpool now sit 13 points clear and need just two more wins to seal the title.
👀 What’s Next for Liverpool?
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Gameweek 33: Away vs. Leicester City
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Gameweek 34: Home vs. Tottenham
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Gameweek 35: Away vs. Chelsea
If results go their way, the Reds could be crowned champions as early as April 27.
🧠 Final Thoughts
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Salah breaks records, but still seeks goals (5-game drought)
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Van Dijk proves clutch when it matters most
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Liverpool control their own destiny — and look every bit like champions-in-waiting
Anfield believes. Two more wins — and No. 20 is theirs.
