Mac Allister stuns with volley as Liverpool thrash West Ham | OneFootball

Liverpool hosted West Ham United for matchday 28 of the 2025/26 Premier League and won 5-2 in what was their third consecutive victory.

The Reds, under Arne Slot, wanted to keep adding points to secure Champions League spots, and this match, against a rival not in their best form, was crucial.

The victory was brewing from early on. When the match was just getting started and there was no clear dominator yet, Liverpool quickly broke the deadlock with a goal from Frenchman Hugo Ekitike, who shot to the near post to celebrate another Premier League goal.

From there, Liverpool took control of the game and punished every mistake by West Ham. At the 24th minute, Virgil van Dijk scored the 2-0 from a set piece, and the same formula worked for the third goal, scored by Alexis Mac Allister.

The Argentine had scored against Nottingham the previous week and repeated with a stunning volley that burned the Hammers' net, leaving them dejected at halftime.

In the second half, Villa showed some reaction and quickly reduced the deficit, but the hosts managed to restore the 3-goal lead with a fine finish from Cody Gakpo.

Despite Valentín Castellanos scoring again for the visitors and adding some pressure, Liverpool sealed the win with a bit of luck and an own goal that left the Hammers with no chance.

With this victory, Liverpool secured their third consecutive win and are fifth in the Premier League, still outside the Champions League spots but finding a style of play more suited to the quality of their squad.

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