West Ham 0 — 5 Liverpool Motm 9/10: Player ratings from 5-0 thrashing of West Ham Mo Salah breaks more records his Consistently delivering remarkable performances, and Trent hits back at critics…

West Ham 0 — 5 Liverpool Player Ratings: Mo Salah Shatters Records in Dominant Victory Mo Salah continues to impress with outstanding performances, earning a 9/10 as he breaks additional records, while Trent Alexander-Arnold responds effectively to his critics.

Liverpool vs West Ham: Key Highlights as Mo Salah Sets New Records and Trent Responds to Critics

Liverpool Player Ratings: 9/10 for the Man of the Match in a 5-0 Victory Over West Ham [view]

Salah Shines as Liverpool Dominates West Ham

In a commanding display, Premier League leaders Liverpool achieved a resounding 5-0 victory against West Ham on Saturday evening.

The team started the match with great confidence, showcasing impressive teamwork and creativity in the first 20 minutes, though they were unfortunate not to score.

Mohamed Salah was particularly influential, posing a constant threat both in terms of goals and assists.

The breakthrough came in the 30th minute, albeit with a stroke of luck. Luis Diaz’s intended pass was intercepted by Vladimir Coufal, who inadvertently redirected the ball back to Diaz.

The Colombian seized the opportunity, striking a powerful shot that found the back of the net.

Liverpool faced a setback when Joe Gomez was injured in the 36th minute. Following his substitution, they nearly conceded as Mohammed Kudus charged at their defense and struck the post with a long-range effort.

However, moments later, West Ham was caught off guard, and Cody Gakpo capitalized on a brilliant setup from Salah to double Liverpool’s lead.

Just before halftime, Salah added to the scoreline with a clinical finish into the bottom corner, marking the final highlight of the first half.

Liverpool went into the break with a commanding 3-0 advantage, firmly in control of the match.

Following a challenging first half, Julen Lopetegui made strategic changes during the break, substituting Vladimir Coufal and Edson Alvarez for Jean-Clair Todibo and Niclas Fullkrug.

The West Ham manager likely hoped that Fullkrug’s physicality would provide a different dynamic in attack. These halftime adjustments allowed West Ham to adopt a more secure back five formation.

Despite the shift to a flat-back five, Liverpool quickly extended their lead to 4-0 just nine minutes into the second half.

Trent Alexander-Arnold scored with a long-range effort that took an unfortunate deflection off Max Kilman, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.

The match settled into a quieter rhythm after Liverpool’s fourth goal, but excitement returned when Kudus struck the crossbar with a near-perfect header.

Aside from this opportunity for West Ham, the second half was characterized by Mohamed Salah’s missed chances, as he could have easily added two or three more goals to his tally.

Liverpool sealed a 5-0 victory in the 84th minute. Salah provided his second assist of the match, setting up Diogo Jota, who expertly placed his shot into the top corner.

Luis Guilherme struck the woodwork in the final significant moment of the game but was unable to secure a consolation goal for West Ham.

Liverpool Player Ratings

GK: Alisson – 7/10

Remained vigilant and composed, with little to do throughout the match.

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8/10

The attacking full-back had a comfortable outing and capped it off with a well-taken goal.

CB: Joe Gomez – 6/10

Had to leave the field due to injury after just 36 minutes but performed well during his time on the pitch.

CB: Virgil van Dijk – 7.5/10

Showed great composure on the ball and adjusted effectively in the second half to counter Fullkrug’s physicality.

LB: Andrew Robertson – 7/10

Delivered a solid performance, excelling defensively and maintaining possession, though he lacked the creative flair of Alexander-Arnold.

CM: Alexis Mac Allister – 7.5/10

Demonstrated intensity and effectiveness in midfield. His relentless pursuit of regaining possession proved too much for the West Ham players to handle.

CM: Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10

Displayed composure and control throughout his time on the field. The Dutch midfielder was substituted early in the second half due to being one yellow card away from suspension.

CM: Curtis Jones – 7/10

Exhibited several neat touches in the midfield and served as a significant creative force for Liverpool.

RW: Mohamed Salah – 8.5/10

Exceptional once again. Consistently delivering remarkable performances, today was no exception. The Egyptian has now scored or assisted in eight consecutive matches, setting a new Premier League record to add to his impressive career milestones.

ST: Luis Diaz – 8/10

Finished his goal superbly and posed a constant threat with his speed and skill whenever he had the ball.

LW: Cody Gakpo – 7.5/10

Found the net but had limited impact beyond that. Arne Slot substituted him early in the second half as he was one booking away from a suspension.

SUB: Jarell Quansah – 7/10

Stepped in for Gomez effectively and once again demonstrated why he is a reliable option for Arne Slot.

SUB: Diogo Jota – 7.5/10

Came on for Cody Gakpo and scored from the bench. He put in a strong effort and showcased several moments of quality in the attacking phase.

SUB: Wataru Endo – N/A

Did not make a notable impact after coming onto the pitch.

SUB: Konstantinos Tsimikas – N/A

Did not make a notable impact after coming onto the pitch.

SUB: Harvey Elliott – N/A

Did not make a notable impact after coming onto the pitch.

Man of the Match

Mohamed Salah.