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February 28, 2026
Liverpool's Five-Star Display Heaps More Pressure on Wobbling West Ham
The contrasting strengths of Liverpool and West Ham are reflected on the balance sheet, the team sheet and ultimately the score sheet. Arne Slot’s side improved their prospects of Champions League qualification with a peculiar victory at Anfield, the winning margin far more resounding than the performance.
TL;DR
- Liverpool secured a victory against West Ham at Anfield, with their set-piece performance being a significant factor.
- West Ham, facing financial losses, struggled defensively, particularly against Liverpool's set pieces.
- Liverpool has become more effective at scoring from set pieces throughout the season.
- Key goals for Liverpool originated from corners, including a volley from Alexis Mac Allister and headers from Virgil van Dijk.
- West Ham managed to score through Tomas Soucek and Taty Castellanos, but ultimately fell short.
- An own goal by Axel Disasi compounded West Ham's difficult afternoon.
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