Mohamed Salah made more Premier League history as Liverpool thrashed West Ham to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the table.

As Liverpool ran riot against a sorry West Ham side at the London Stadium, Salah scored his 17th Premier League goal of the season and made his 12th and 13th assist by setting up Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota.

It was the eighth game this season where Salah had registered both a goal and an assist and marked a new seasonal record in the competition, after Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Liverpool with a clinical finish.

Mohammed Kudus hit the post for West Ham but Liverpool quickly moved out of sight as Gakpo and Salah struck before half time. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deflected shot made it four after the break before Jota made it five late on.

Arne Slot was able to protect Ryan Gravenberch and Gakpo from suspension ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester United, as Liverpool moved eight points clear of high-flying Nottingham Forest at the top.

Liverpool are also nine points ahead of Arsenal and 10 of Chelsea - having played the same number of games. Chelsea go to Ipswich tomorrow while Arsenal head to Brentford on New Year’s Day.

Follow all of the latest from the London Stadium in our live blog below:

West Ham vs Liverpool LIVE

• FULL TIME! West Ham 0-5 Liverpool | Reds go eight points clear at top

• Mohamed Salah with goal and two assists to make Premier League history

• 85’ GOAL! Salah sets up Jota to add Liverpool’s fifth (WHU 0-5 LIV)

• 54’ GOAL! Deflected Alexander-Arnold strike flies in (WHU 0-4 LIV)

• 43’ GOAL! Salah reaches 20 goals for the season with third (WHU 0-3 LIV)

• 39’ GOAL! More Salah magic as Gakpo doubles lead (WHU 0-2 LIV)

• 38’ POST! Kudus strikes upright as West Ham respond (WHU 0-1 LIV)

• 30’ GOAL! Diaz fires Liverpool ahead with clinical finish (WHU 0-1 LIV)

West Ham United FC 0 - 5 Liverpool FC

Record-breaking Mohamed Salah inspires Liverpool with latest five-star display

20:13 , Jamie Braidwood

Mohamed Salah proved his worth to Liverpool yet again as he inspired them to a 5-0 win at West Ham.

The 32-year-old scored his 20th goal of the campaign in all competitions, becoming the first Reds player to hit that mark in eight consecutive seasons.

He also provided two assists, the first an audacious double nutmeg for Cody Gakpo’s goal and a second to tee up Diogo Jota for goal number five, all just three days before he will be free to start negotiating with overseas clubs about a potential move in the summer.

Trent Alexander Arnold, another of the three key players out of contract at the end of the season along with captain Virgil van Dijk, chipped in with the fourth, all after Luis Diaz had got the ball rolling for the rampant Reds.

Another comprehensive win for Arne Slot’s side, against a predictably outclassed West Ham, left them eight points clear at the top of the Premier League and another step closer to a first title in five years.

Record-breaking Mohamed Salah inspires Liverpool with latest five-star display

Joe Gomez injury update as Liverpool defender set for spell out

20:03 , Jamie Braidwood

Joe Gomez is set for a spell on the sidelines as Liverpool were hit by an injury blow during the 5-0 win over West Ham.

Gomez injured his hamstring and pulled up during a sprint in the first half. He was replaced by Jarell Quansah after signalling to come off.

The 27-year-old had been filling in for the injured Ibrahima Konate, who was been out since the win over Real Madrid last month.

But Gomez’s hamstring injury means Quansah is likely to be required alongside Virgil van Dijk against Manchester United on Sunday and leaves Liverpool with just two fit centre-backs heading into a busy month.

Joe Gomez injury update as Liverpool defender set for spell out

FULL TIME! West Ham 0-5 Liverpool

19:51 , Jamie Braidwood

Arne Slot is asked whether Mohamed Salah is the best player in the world after reaching 17 goals and 13 assists for the season.

“If you look at his numbers, you can’t argue that, but there are different players in different leagues that have a lot of quality,” he told Sky.

“But Mo is definitely up there at the moment. He could have scored more today, but I also liked his work rate for the team without the ball.

“He’s in a very good place. Let’s hope he can stay like this for a long time.”

Mohamed Salah reveals latest on Liverpool contract after setting Premier League record

19:47 , Jamie Braidwood

Mohamed Salah said he and Liverpool remain “far away” from agreeing a contract after inspiring the Reds to a 5-0 win at West Ham and continuing his remarkable season.

Salah scored and set up two more goals as Liverpool went eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, in what was his last match before he is able to talk to foreign clubs on January 1.

The 32-year-old has scored 17 Premier League goals and has made 13 assists in just 18 games this campaign, and has also now reached 20 goals in all competitions for the eight season in a row for Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah reveals Liverpool contract latest after setting Premier League record

FULL TIME! West Ham 0-5 Liverpool

19:27 , Jamie Braidwood

Mohamed Salah, speaking to Sky Sports:

“I’m glad for the result. We scored early and dominated the game, this is good. The first nutmeg I was lucky, the second one I did mean.”

On heading towards a Ballon d’Or season?

“The only thing in my mind is for Liverpool to win the league and be a part of that. I will do my best for us to win the trophy. We just need to stay focused and humble and go again.

“I’m just trying to enjoy the game. I’m disappointed with a few missed chances but we came here to win and that’s the most important thing. I’m always hungry for more.

Latest on his contract. Are we close to good news?

“We are far away from that but I don’t want to put something in the media. It’s nothing really, move on. I want Liverpool to win the Premier League.”

FULL TIME! West Ham 0-5 Liverpool

19:20 , Jamie Braidwood

Arsenal and Chelsea still have to play this round, but that means Liverpool have currently played the same number of games as their London rivals.

The result is the Reds are nine points clear of Arsenal and 10 ahead of Chelsea. Their closest challengers are Nottingham Forest (eight behind), while Manchester City are 14 back.

FULL TIME! West Ham 0-5 Liverpool

19:17 , Jamie Braidwood

It feels like Mohamed Salah is setting a new record every week this season. Is he heading for one of the best campaigns in Premier League history?

FULL TIME! West Ham 0-5 Liverpool

19:14 , Jamie Braidwood

Next up for Liverpool and Mohamed Salah? They host 14th-placed Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday after putting six past Tottenham, three past Leicester and five past West Ham over Christmas.

FULL TIME! West Ham 0-5 Liverpool

19:10 , Jamie Braidwood

It will be a happy new year for Liverpool as the move EIGHT points clear at the top of the table.

Boos from the remaining West Ham fans as they concede five to Liverpool for the second time this season.

West Ham 0-5 Liverpool

19:09 , Jamie Braidwood

90+3 mins: The away end is celebrating Liverpool entering 2025 at the top of the Premier League. Arne Slot’s team are going to take some stopping.

In the dying moments, Luis Guilherme’s strikes the post with a curling shot. West Ham have been thoroughly second best, but they have hit the post three times!

West Ham 0-5 Liverpool

19:06 , Jamie Braidwood

90 mins: No prizes for picking the player of the match: it’s Salah.

A goal, two assists and three points for Liverpool. We’re into four minutes added on.

GOAL! West Ham 0-5 Liverpool (JOTA 84’)

19:00 , Jamie Braidwood

Another for Liverpool! They put five past West Ham for the second time this season.

It’s a goal for Diogo Jota, but it’s incredible from Salah again. He dances through the West Ham defence, who can’t get near him. Salah sets up Jota and the first-time finish flies past Areola.

Salah is up to 17 goals and 13 assists in the Premier League this season, and it’s December.

West Ham 0-4 Liverpool

18:56 , Jamie Braidwood

80 mins: West Ham were four unbeaten before today but the pressure will be back on Julen Lopetegui once again at full-time.

West Ham have already lost 5-1 to Liverpool this season, as well as 5-2 to Arsenal, 4-1 to Tottenham, 3-1 to Man City and 3-0 to Chelsea.

Apart from the Spurs game and previous defeat to Liverpool in the cup, they’ve all been at home, too.

West Ham 0-4 Liverpool

18:53 , Jamie Braidwood

77 mins: Another chance for Salah! Expertly picked out by Alexander-Arnold, Salah smashes the shot over the bar on the half-volley.

At the other end, Kudus shoots and his deflected shot misses Wan-Bissaka at the back post and drifts wide.

West Ham 0-4 Liverpool

18:51 , Jamie Braidwood

75mins: A bit better from West Ham, and Kudus hits the woodwork for the second time! His header strikes the crossbar. The flag was up anyway, but it looked close.

Liverpool haven’t kept a clean sheet away from home in the Premier League since October so they will want to hold on here.

West Ham 0-4 Liverpool

18:48 , Jamie Braidwood

71 mins: Diogo Jota looks hungry to get in on the action. He is denied by Areola, after a weak punch from the goalkeeper.

Tsimikas and Elliott are next on for Liverpool. Off come Robertson and Jones.

West Ham 0-4 Liverpool

18:46 , Jamie Braidwood

70 mins:

Salah is now up into the top 10 of all-time Premier League assists, too. He passes David Beckham and is only 11 behind Steven Gerrard.

West Ham 0-4 Liverpool

18:42 , Jamie Braidwood

66 mins: Penalty? There are faint appeals from West Ham as Summerville looks to beat Quansah around the outside and goes down under some pressure. Nothing given.

Salah curls one wide at the other end - still plenty of goals in this for Liverpool if they want it.

West Ham 0-4 Liverpool

18:38 , Jamie Braidwood

63 mins: A message from Trent Alexander-Arnold as he celebrated his goal? It’s walking football from Liverpool now.

West Ham 0-4 Liverpool

18:35 , Jamie Braidwood

59 mins: To add to West Ham’s gloom, Jarrod Bowen is forced off following a challenge from Mac Allister.

Summerville is on.

West Ham 0-4 Liverpool

18:33 , Jamie Braidwood

58 mins: Changes: Gravenberch and Gakpo were a yellow card away from missing the match against Manchester United on Sunday - so with Liverpool 4-0 up, off they come.

Endo and Jota are on for the Reds.

GOAL! West Ham 0-4 Liverpool (ALEXANDER-ARNOLD 54’)

18:29 , Jamie Braidwood

And now one for Alexander-Arnold! There’s a huge deflection and Liverpool are running riot now.

West Ham back off as Alexander-Arnold lines up the shot from 20 yards out. His strike whacks off Max Kilman’s head and beats Alphonse Areola.

Alexander-Arnold’s first of the season.

West Ham 0-3 Liverpool

18:25 , Jamie Braidwood

50 mins: Salah’s eyes light up again as Gakpo brings it down and plays him through. Salah takes it early on his right foot and slices well wide.

West Ham have switched to five at the back but they are still so easy to play against.

West Ham 0-3 Liverpool

18:23 , Jamie Braidwood

46 mins: CHANCE! Already an opportunity for Salah, as Mac Allister plays the through pass and Salah is released. He looked offside but Todibo was sleeping and playing him on. It almost looked as if Salah was expecting the flag to come but it didn’t, and his shot is easily saved.

KICK-OFF! West Ham 0-3 Liverpool

18:20 , Jamie Braidwood

Back underway! West Ham make two changes with Coufal and Alvarez hooked and Todibo and Fullkrug brought on.

There could be more history for Salah in this season half. He is looking to become the first player to score multiple goals in four consecutive Premier League away appearances. He scored twice at Tottenham, twice at Newcastle and twice at Southampton, and is now one away from another record.

Does he mean it?

18:14 , Jamie Braidwood

Salah’s assist for Gakpo’s goal, and Liverpool’s second, involved a stunning turn in the box and nutmeg on Mavropanos.

But did he mean it?

History for Mohamed Salah!

18:11 , Jamie Braidwood

Salah is up to 17 Premier League goals and 12 Premeir League assists for the season.

Is Thierry Henry’s 20-20 season now in sight? Surely.

Good news for FPL managers, too.

History for Mohamed Salah!

18:09 , Jamie Braidwood

With another goal and assist today, Salah becomes the first player in Premier League history to both score and assist in eight games in a season.

Bruno Fernandes, Harry Kane, Robin Van Persie, Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer previously held the record with seven in a season - Salah has broken it in just 18 games.

HALF TIME! West Ham 0-3 Liverpool

18:06 , Jamie Braidwood

Liverpool lead at the break thanks to goals from their front three, Diaz, Gakpo and, of course, Mohamed Salah.

West Ham had actually come close to equalising when Kudus hit the post, but quickfire goals before half time means the Reds are heading eight points clear at the top.

There are boos from the West Ham fans at half time and plenty of empty seats - but the story here is once again Salah after another incredible half.

His stunning season continues.

West Ham 0-3 Liverpool

18:04 , Jamie Braidwood

45+1 mins: Liverpool go hunting for another and Salah has the chance to grab his second as he races around the outside of the West Ham defence on the break.

Areola stands tall at his front post.

GOAL! West Ham 0-3 Liverpool (SALAH 43’)

17:59 , Jamie Braidwood

INCREDIBLE FROM SALAH! He reaches 20 goals for the season in style, with a third to put Liverpool on their way to extending their lead!

It’s an easy goal for Liverpool to score. The Reds win it back and Jones finds Salah in space. The Premeir League’s top scorer stands up Kilman in the box, and finds the reverse finish into the bottom corner.

Stunning.

GOAL! West Ham 0-2 Liverpool (GAKPO 40’)

17:56 , Jamie Braidwood

Gakpo with the goal, but it’s magic from Salah! Liverpool double their lead!

Diaz is released down the right, with Salah staying away despite being offside. When it breaks to Salah in the box, he steps away from Mavropanos with a lovely feint and pokes it through to Gakpo. The Dutchman pokes in to double Liverpool’s lead, moments after Kudus went close!

West Ham 0-1 Liverpool

17:54 , Jamie Braidwood

38 mins; POST! Ooof. Kudus is having a half. Liverpool back off and Kudus tries his luck from 20 yards, but a cracking strike clips the inside of the post and stays out. Alisson was beaten.

West Ham 0-1 Liverpool

17:53 , Jamie Braidwood

36 mins: Joe Gomez is going to be forced off, with Jarell Quansah coming on. A blow for Liverpool, who don’t have too many injuries at the moment but are missing Ibrahima Konate.

West Ham 0-1 Liverpool

17:51 , Jamie Braidwood

34 mins: West Ham look for a quick response. There’s a wonderful touch on the right from Kudus, and he then finds Paqueta with the cross. Paqueta gets his head on it, under pressure from Van Dijk, but Alisson collects.

Soler, meanwhile, was appealing for a penalty after going to ground under the challenge of Mac Allister. Nothing given.

GOAL! West Ham 0-1 Liverpool (DIAZ 30’)

17:45 , Jamie Braidwood

Oh that is so clinical from Luis Diaz! Liverpool lead and it’s been coming. The Colombian picked up the ball in a dangerous position on the edge of the box. There’s a touch of fortune as he looks for Gakpo and the ball rebounds off Coufal, but Diaz is there to slam the finish past Areola.

Another productive trip to London after also opening the scoring at Tottenham.

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:43 , Jamie Braidwood

26 mins: Kudus gets the West Ham fans going with a strong run through midfield. It ends up with West Ham corner, which Joe Gomez disagrees with.

Alisson is strong to punch it away.

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:38 , Jamie Braidwood

22 mins: SAVE! More action for Areola. Diaz is sharp and lively as ever as he cuts inside Mavropanos and fires at goal. The keeper is quick to tip the shot over the bar.

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:35 , Jamie Braidwood

19 mins: It’s quiet at the London Stadium - reflecting Liverpool’s control here. Mac Allister almost plays in Salah but Diaz actually breaks it up by trying to control on his head.

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:32 , Jamie Braidwood

15 mins: Chance! Lovely Liverpool move, inspired once again by Salah. It’s his slipped pass that releases Curtis Jones and Areola has to save with his legs as the midfielder looked for the first-time finish back across goal.

A good run from Jones. Areola, busy so far, got out well.

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:28 , Jamie Braidwood

12 mins: Liverpool have been on top since those two chances in quick succession. The Reds aren’t afraid to go long under Arne Slot, with Gakpo the target on the left.

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:24 , Jamie Braidwood

8 mins: MISS! How are Liverpool not ahead! It’s a mess from West Ham playing out from the back. Liverpool pinch it and Salah looks for Gakpo at the back post, but the forward misses the cross!

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:22 , Jamie Braidwood

7 mins: SAVE! Right down the other end, Salah is denied by Areola! Stunning move from Liverpool as Gakpo finds a brilliant pass into the box. Salah has the target in sight by Areola saves high to his left, as Salah looked for the near post.

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:21 , Jamie Braidwood

6 mins: CHANCE! An opening for West Ham as Robertson is caught by Kudus. It’s played wide to Bowen who crosses back to Paqueta, but the Brazilian slips at the vital moment and slices wide.

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:20 , Jamie Braidwood

4 mins: A first chance for Salah on the left edge of the box, but Wan-Bissaka shuts down the danger. Alexander-Arnold swings in a cross but West Ham can clear.

West Ham 0-0 Liverpool

17:16 , Jamie Braidwood

1 min: Wan-Bissaka is playing at left back today, with Emerson pushed into left wing.

West Ham deploying two full-backs in an attempt to stop leading scorer Mohamed Salah?

KICK-OFF! West Ham vs Liverpool

17:15 , Jamie Braidwood

Underway in London as the bubbles clear from the pitch.

West Ham vs Liverpool

17:13 , Jamie Braidwood

Here we go! The players are out at the London Stadium as Liverpool aim to go eight points clear at the top of the table. West Ham beat the league’s bottom side Southampton 1-0 on Boxing Day. They now face the leaders, who have not lost away from home this season under Arne Slot.

Premier League history for Mohamed Salah?

17:10 , Jamie Braidwood

It was this fixture last season where Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp had their touchline bust-up, as Liverpool’s title challenge faltered.

Salah could instead become the first player to score multiple goals in four consecutive Premier League away appearances.

He scored twice at Tottenham, twice at Newcastle and twice at Southampton - and is the third player to do so in three in a row, after Dennis Bergkamp in 1997 and Harry Kane in 2017.

Full-times in the Premier League!

17:07 , Jamie Braidwood

Nottingham Forest are up to second in the Premier League after a 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park. Nuno’s side go ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal, and are currently Liverpool’s closest challengers five points off the summit.

Crystal Palace 2-1 Southampton

Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest

Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth

Leicester 0-2 Manchester City

Tottenham 2-2 Wolves

Liverpool vs West Ham team news and line-ups

16:06 , Jamie Braidwood

Just the one change for Liverpool from the 3-1 win over Boxing Day as Luis Diaz replaces Darwin Nunez.

West Ham make four changes and look like they are setting up with a back-five as Vladimir Coufal starts in a defence that includes Max Kilman.

Carlos Soler is also fit to start and joins Lucas Pacqueta and Edson Alvarez in midfield, leaving Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus as the front two. Alphonse Areola replaces the injured Lukasz Fabianski in goal.

Liverpool vs West Ham team news and line-ups

16:00 , Jamie Braidwood

West Ham XI: Areola; Coufal, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Soler, Paqueta; Kudus, Bowen

Subs: Foderingham, Cresswell, Summerville, Fullkrug, Guilherme, Ings, Todibo, Irving, Scarles

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; MacAllister, Gravenberch, Jones; Gakpo, Diaz, Salah

Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, McConnell, Danns, Quansah

15:01 , Jamie Braidwood

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Good evening

15:00 , Jamie Braidwood

West Ham host Premier League leaders Liverpool at the London Stadium this evening.

A much-needed win for the Hammers at Southampton on Boxing Day, courtesy of Jarrod Bowen’s goal, moved Julen Lopetegui’s side up to 13th in the table.

Liverpool, meanwhile, extended their lead at the top of the table after coming from behind to beat Leicester at Anfield.

Mohamed Salah scored his 16th league goal of the season in the win against Leicester, yet this is his last game before he can start talking to foreign clubs about leaving Anfield.