Liverpool’s last-gasp 2-1 victory over West Ham United at Anfield means that they could be crowned English Premier League champions as early as next weekend. As things stand, they are now 13 points clear of second-placed Arsenal with both teams having six games remaining. Mohamed Salah celebrated his newly signed two-year contract with yet another assist, his 23rd of the season, but Graham Potter’s West Ham gave Liverpool a real scare in the second half.
Salah’s delightful pass into the area with the outside of his left boot in the 18th minute had given Luis Diaz the easiest of finishes to give Liverpool a deserved lead. But West Ham, with Mohammed Kudus a bustling and skilful presence and Jarrod Bowen timing his runs cleverly, grew into the game and were much the better side after halftime.
Liverpool now have 76 points in 32 games so far in the ongoing EPL
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s run and cross from the left in the 86th minute deflected in off Andy Robertson, a second-half substitute, after Virgil van Dijk had tried to clear. By then, Alisson in goal had already had to save smartly from Bowen as West Ham kept knocking on the door.
Facing the prospect of more dropped points after last weekend’s loss at Fulham, Liverpool went up the other end and won a corner. From it, Alexis Mac Allister’s out-swinging delivery was head into the corner by van Dijk, who celebrated by kissing the club crest on his shirt – a sure sign that he too is on the verge of renewing his contract.
If Arsenal lose at Ipswich next Sunday, and Liverpool win at Leicester, Arne Slot will be able to celebrate the title in his first season with more than a month of it still to play.
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