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West Ham v Liverpool - as it happened

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West Ham v Liverpool, matchday 19, 2024/25 Premier League, 29/12/2024, confirmed lineups. BeSoccer
West Ham v Liverpool, matchday 19, 2024/25 Premier League, 29/12/2024, confirmed lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between West Ham and Liverpool, kick-off at 18:15 CET at the London Stadium in London, England. League-leaders Liverpool have the opportunity to end the year with a 9-point cushion over Arsenal in second place.
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
30'
Luis Díaz
0 - 2
40'
Cody Gakpo
0 - 3
44'
M. Salah
0 - 4
54'
Alexander-Arnold
0 - 5
84'
Diogo Jota
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 90+5'
    FT: West Ham 0-5 Liverpool. Luis Diaz opened the scoring at the 30-minute mark before Cody Gakpo doubled ten minutes later. Mo Salah was the provider for the Dutchman's goal but turned goalscorer before the whistle as he calmly netted from Curtis Jones' pass. The goals did not cease in the second period as Alexander-Arnold got a lucky deflection to get Liverpool's fourth goal from range. Substitute Diogo Jota rounded off the scoring as he sealed from Salah's pass.
  • 90+4'
    GUILHERME HITS THE POST IN THE DYING MOMENTS FOLLOWING VAN DIJK'S DEFLECTION!!!
  • 90'
    FOUR MINUTES OF ADDED TIME!!!
  • 89'
    Only a matter of time before Liverpool can enjoy their well-deserved win.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 84'
  • 84'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL DIOGO JOTA MAKES IT 0-5!!! MO SALAH WITH ANOTHER ASSIST AS HE DID EVERYTHING - WON THE BALL BACK, CHARGED FORWARD AND THEN FINALLY LAID THE BALL FOR JOTA TO STRIKE FROM CLOSE RANGE!!!! TOTAL DOMINANCE
  • 83'
    Foul from Summerville on Endo.
  • 82'
    VAN DIJK HAS A GO AT GOAL!!! The Dutchman turned attacked as Luis Diaz was the provider from defence, but Areola stood firm to block the shot!
Substitution

Substitution

at West Ham
  • 81'
    Kudus is taken off or Guilherme. The forward was unlucky to not get a goal today!
  • 79'
    Kudus was found offside!
  • 76'
    WHAT A CHANCE FOR SALAH!!!! It was an all-round perfect play from Liverpool as Quansah lobbed it for TAA, who then passed it to Salah after a cheeky touch. The Egyptian controlled before firing on the volley, but he could not find the target!!!
  • 75'
    KUDUS IS DENIED BUT THE WOODWORK AGAIN!!! His position would've had to been reviewed, but the forward's header bounced back from the crossbar to keep the score at 0-4!!!
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 74'
    Two changes for Liverpool: Robertson and Jones OUT, Tsimikas and Elliott IN!
Substitution

Substitution

at West Ham
  • 73'
    Carlos Soler is subbed off for Irving.
  • 70'
    The game has slowed down in pace as Liverpool continue to control the ball with ease. Lopetegui's men are not applying pressure.
  • 66'
    SUMMERVILLE GOES DOWN BUT NO PENALTY!!! The substitute charged forward on his own, but was stopped by Quansah, who was fair with his challenge in the referee's eyes!
  • 65'
    Liverpool completely dominating as West Ham cannot wait for the final whistle!
  • 62'
    SALAH WASTES A CLEAR CHANCE!! It was a 3v2 situation with Liverpool holding the numerical advantage, but Salah could not capitalise off Curtis Jones inviting ball as his attempt lacked any power!
  • 61'
    Lucas Paqueta is fouled by Curtis Jones.
Substitution

Substitution

at West Ham
  • 60'
    Bowen cannot continue and is subbed off with an injury. Summerville replaces the No.20.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 58'
    Cody Gakpo is replaced by Diogo Jota.
  • 57'
    Jarrod Bowen is down and receiving attention from the medical staff.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 54'
  • 54'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TAA FIRES FROM RANGE TO MAKE IT 0-4!!!! THE DEFENDER IS LUCKY TO GET A DEFLECTION OFF KILMAN'S HEAD TO THROW OFF AREOLA!!!! PEEP THE "LET THEM TALK" GESTURE FROM TRENT AS HE CELEBRATED THE GOAL!!!!
  • 51'
    Kudus leading the attack for the hosts, but his cross/shot goes out for a Liverpool throw-in.
  • 48'
    Nothing comes off the corner!
  • 47'
    SALAH WITH THE CHANCE TO SCORE LESS THAN TWO MINUTES INTO THE SECOND-HALF!! Mac Allister sends a great ball for Salah, but Areola's amazing reflexes mean that the Egyptian has to settle with a corner!
Substitution

Substitution

at West Ham
Substitution

Substitution

at West Ham
  • 46'
    Two changes from the Hammers at half-time: Fulkrug and Todibo IN, Alvarez and Coufal OUT!
  • 46'
    The second-half is underwayyyyyyyy!
  • 45+4'
    HT: West Ham 0-3 Liverpool. Slot's men ended the first period with a three-goal lead as Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah all netted. The Egyptian has been on fire as usual, providing the ball for the second goal. West Ham have looked powerless, with their only clear chances coming with Paqueta early on and Kudus, who was denied a leveller by the post.
  • 45+2'
    MO SALAH ALMOST WITH THE BRACE!!! Incredible play to get away from the Hammers' defence again in the 1v1 situation, but Areola saves this time!!! Salah is ON FIRE!!!
  • 45+1'
    Three minutes of added time!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 44'
  • 44'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL MO SALAH GETS THE THIRD!!! WEST HAM LOSE POSSESSION CHEAPLY AS CURTIS JONES PASSES IT TO THE 32-YEAR-OLD. WITH ALL THE COOLNESS IN THE WORLD, SALAH STOPS THE BALL BEFORE HITTING IT PAST AREOLA TO MAKE IT 0-3!!! ONE GOAL AND ONE ASSIST FOR THE EGYPTIAN STAR!!! SIMPLY INEVITABLE!!!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 40'
  • 40'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL GAKPO DOUBLES THE LEAD!!!! WHAT A INTELLIGENT PLAY FROM MO SALAH, WHO LETS THE BALL GO FOR JONES BEFORE RECEIVING IT BACK AND GETTING AWAY WITH A WONDERFUL TOUCH, LEAVING GAKPO WITH THE SIMPLE TASK OF HITTING IT IN FRONT OF GOAL!!! 2-0!!
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 37'
    First change for Liverpool early on as Slot is forced to bring on Quansah for the injured Joe Gomez!!
Injury

Injured

en Liverpool
  • 36'
    Joe Gomez is down and receiving medical attention after seemingly pulling a muscle!!! Quansah is ready to come on as it looks like Gomez cannot continue!!
  • 35'
    What a touch from Kudus before crossing the ball in for Carlos Soler. The attack fizzles out as the Spaniard goes down from Van Dijk challenge - a check is going on!!
  • 34'
    Little fact for the people following us today. Luis Diaz's goal takes him to seven Premier League goals this season, which is only one less than the Brazilian's total tally in the league last season. What a season for him!
  • 33'
    Van Dijk is up and play is back on!
  • 32'
    Foul from Bowen in attack on Van Dijk, but the defender seems to be down in pain! He received a kick on the leg from the forward, who was trying to hit the ball.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 30'
  • 30'
    GOAALLLLLLLLLLLLL LUIS DIAZ OPENS THE SCORING FOR LIVERPOOL!!!! HIS LOW SHOT FINDS THE BACK OF THE NET AFTER A TOUCH FROM COUFAL SET HIM UP IN THE PENALTY AREA!!! 0-1 AND THE LONDON STADIUM - AND DESERVINGLY SO!
  • 28'
    Liverpool survive the scare and start again from Alisson.
  • 27'
    Corner for Lopetegui's side, but it was a mistake from the linesman there as Emerson Palmieri was the one to touch the ball.
  • 27'
    Three attempts on target from six shots for Slot's men compared to West Ham's zero from zero. Who's going to take the lead?
  • 26'
    Liverpool are still in attack as Mo Salah gets a throw-in for his side.
  • 24'
    Luis Diaz tries the header from the corner, but it is above the crossbar and out for a goal kick for the hosts.
  • 23'
    AREOLA AGAIN! Luis Diaz cuts in to curl it into the top corner but his shot is more central, making it easier for the goalkeeper to push it away for a corner.
  • 22'
    Foul from Ryan Gravenberch on Wan-Bissaka.
  • 20'
    Emerson Palmieri tries to get past TAA, but the Englishman kicks the ball away from harm.
  • 20'
    The Hammers are now in attack after a long period of Liverpool dominance.
  • 19'
    Mac Allister's long ball was directed towards Salah, but Luis Diaz's header diverted the ball as Liverpool's attacking threat comes to nothing.
  • 18'
    GAKPO FIRES FROM AN AWKWARD POSITION! He aimed for the near post, but his attempt was not on target!! He is looking very bright today, but can he find the back of the net?
  • 17'
    Another corner for the Reds, who are applying pressure!
  • 16'
    AREOLA MAKES ANOTHER IMPORTANT SAVE!! Great build-up play from Slot's men as Salah was served with another through ball from TAA before setting up Curtis Jones to fire from close range with a clever pass. The midfielder's shot is blocked by the keeper, who keeps his side level!
  • 15'
    Jarrod Bowen is fouled by Luis Diaz.
  • 14'
    Trent Alexander-Arnold tries to send Salah through but Wan-Bissaka is there to keep the forward at bay.
  • 13'
    Salah tries to cross the ball in with the outside of his boot for Gakpo once again, but the box was packed with West Ham defenders this time round. Excellent skills from the Egyptian king!
  • 11'
    Coufal chases the long ball in defence and kicks it away for a Liverpool throw in.
  • 10'
    Joe Gomez is the last to make contact and West Ham get a goal kick.
  • 10'
    Corner for the Reds again as the pace of the game sees a sudden increase!
  • 8'
    ANOTHER MASSIVE CHANCE FOR LIVERPOOL!! The Salah-Gakpo combination looked threatening once again, but this time it was the Dutchman with the opportunity to score. But he could not make contact with Salah's cross with an-almost empty net in front of him!!!
  • 7'
    The corner comes to nothing as West Ham get a goal kick from Van Dijk's error.
  • 6'
    SALAH WITH THE BALL TO PUT LIVERPOOL IN FRONT!!! Wonderful pass from Gakpo to cut through the area but Areola denied the Egyptian with an incredible save!! Corner for the visitors!
  • 6'
    HUGE CHANCE FOR PAQUETA EARLY ON! It all started from a massive mistake from Robertson, who was caught napping!! But the Brazilian was not able to capitalise on the error!
  • 6'
    Relatively slow start so far at the London Stadium as both teams look composed.
  • 3'
    Mo Salah loses possession of the ball in attack after a brief moment of misunderstanding with Gravenberch. West Ham back with the ball.
  • 2'
    Mohamed Kudus is found offside from Mavropanos' pass.
  • 1'
    And we are underwayyyyyyyyyyy! One last time in 2024 for both teams!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Final team hurdle before the whistle!
  • PRVW
    All set for kick-off following a wonderful light show in the preview as players leave the tunnel!!
  • PRVW
    Less than half an hour to goooooo!!! Who's readyyyyy???
  • PRVW
    With the official lineups out, Alexis Mac Allister will make his 50th appearance for Liverpool. What a milestone for the World Cup winner!
  • PRVW
    Here's how Liverpool line up (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Jones, Luis Diaz; Gakpo.
  • PRVW
    Here's how West Ham line up (5-4-1): Areola (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Coufal, Kilman, Emerson; Edson Alvarez, Carlos Soler, Kudus, Paqueta; Bowen.
  • PRVW
    Lineups have landed at the London stadiummmmmmmm!! Let's see what they're saying...
  • PRVW
    Here's how Liverpool could line up (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Diaz.
  • PRVW
    Here's how West Ham could line up (4-1-4-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus, Summerville; Fullkrug.
  • PRVW
    With that all settled, let's see the possible lineups for the game!
  • PRVW
    Slot could look to make a couple of changes to reduce risks of burnout given the busy schedule. Luis Diaz could once again deployed up front as Slot is adamant about managing Diogo Jota's minutes, who recently returned from injury.
  • PRVW
    Dominik Szoboszlai is ruled out due to suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the Premier League season against the Foxes.
  • PRVW
    As for the visitors, there are no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game as Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate remain the only absences. Slot confirmed they will miss Liverpool's final outing of the calendar year due to respective injuries.
  • PRVW
    Max Kilman was West Ham's second casualty in the triumph at St. Marys'. The defender could still feature today leaving the pitch with a shoulder injury. Carlos Soler is also a doubt to feature, while midfield duo Tomas Soucek and Guido Rodriguez are ruled out due to suspension. Michail Antonio is out indefinitely after a horrid road incident that broke his leg.
  • PRVW
    Lukasz Fabianski suffered a nasty-looking head injury in the victory over Southampton on Boxing Day and is expected to sit out today's clash. Alphonse Areola is set to start in between the posts to replace the Polish goalkeeper.
  • PRVW
    Let's have a look at team news before we move onto some possible lineups! Starting with the hosts...
  • PRVW
    Liverpool had the option of selling Alexander-Arnold in the winter market, but have reportedly preferred to let him go in the summer as they believe the full-back will aid in their ambition for silverware this season. Whether Trent's head is already in Madrid remains to be seen as we are less than three hours away from kick-off.
  • PRVW
    Despite the club's best efforts to keep the defender, whose contract runs out on June 30 2025, TAA seems destined for a future away from Anfield. 'Marca' inform that everything has been agreed between the player and the Spanish giants, with his move now seemingly done.
  • PRVW
    A big talking point ahead of the game - and in the season in general - has been that of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman has reportedly informed the club about his decision to leave as a free agent this summer, insisting that his heart is set on joining Real Madrid.
  • PRVW
    Their opponents, West Ham, currently find themselves in 13th place and are yet to inspire under Julen Lopetegui. The Hammers are unbeaten since their defeat to Leicester on December 5 but have only won twice since. A 2-1 win over Wolves was followed by another narrow victory away at Southampton.
  • PRVW
    Although Liverpool have barely put a foot wrong during this first half of the season, last season's ghosts may come to haunt them again. That said, the Dutch boss will be keen to oversee an alternate conclusion to the campaign.
  • PRVW
    The Brazilian said: "I don't think it's too similar, two different teams. A few players still play in the team but we have a little bit different style now, more ball possession before it was really straightforward: a lot of transition, a lot of intensity. That team was really special, we achieved great things. I believe we don't have to compare ourselves with the teams in the past, we have to create our own history".
  • PRVW
    Nevertheless, goalkeeper Alisson - who was part of said glorious team - has said Slot's men deserve to be ranked on their own terms rather than compared to a side that reached three Champions League finals as well as winning the Premier League under the German boss.
  • PRVW
    13 wins, 3 draws and only 1 loss this season for the Reds under their new manager. An impressive record that has fans drawing comparisons to Klopp's title-winning team in 2020.
  • PRVW
    Liverpool are guaranteed to end the year at the top of the Premier League table as they sit 5 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who sealed a 1-0 against Ipswich. However, a win this evening would give Slot's men a 8-point cushion, further solidifying their title ambitions.
Info

Pre-match

29 December 2024, 18:15

Referee: Anthony Taylor | VAR: Darren England

Stadium: London Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between West Ham and Liverpool, kick-off at 18:15 CET at the London Stadium in London, England.