Interesting Facts Ahead of West Ham vs Liverpool in the Premier League
Interesting Facts Ahead of West Ham vs Liverpool in the Premier League – On Monday, December 22, 2024, at 00.15 WIB, Liverpool will continue their journey to London Stadium to face West Ham United in the 19th week of the Premier League.
Interesting Facts Ahead of West Ham vs Liverpool in the Premier League
islschedule – This match is not just about trying to get points, but also an opportunity to reveal some interesting facts that reflect the strengths and histories of both teams. Here are 14 important facts ahead of the match:
Mohamed Salah is just one goal away from reaching 20 goals for Liverpool in all competitions this season. If he succeeds, he will achieve this achievement in eight consecutive seasons, a feat that has never been achieved by any other player in the club’s history. Only Ian Rush has managed to surpass this record with nine seasons.
So far this season, Salah has been involved in 27 goals in 17 Premier League games (16 goals and 11 assists), close to his total contribution last season of 28 goals in 32 games (18 goals and 10 assists).
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The Egyptian forward has an impressive record against West Ham, having been involved in 15 goals in 16 meetings in all competitions (12 goals and 3 assists).
Liverpool have only lost one of their last 16 Premier League meetings against West Ham (W12 D3). That only defeat came in November 2021, a 2-3 win at the London Stadium.
The Reds have scored at least two goals in their last seven away games against the Hammers in the Premier League.
Liverpool have an excellent record in their last league game in each of the last ten years, with just one defeat, in 2021 against Leicester City (0-1).
Arne Slot’s men are unbeaten in their last 10 away games in the Premier League (W6 D4), including six wins from eight on the road this season.
Despite conceding 10 goals in their last four away games, Liverpool remain unbeaten (W2 D2). They even made history as the only team to avoid defeat despite conceding more than one goal in five consecutive away games.
Liverpool are also unbeaten in their last six visits to London in the Premier League (W4 D2), with the last defeat coming in February against Arsenal.
In Premier League history, West Ham are one of the teams that Liverpool have lost the most. Along with Newcastle United, the Hammers have suffered 35 defeats against the Reds.
Liverpool recorded a landslide victory 5-1 over West Ham at Anfield in the third round of the Carabao Cup this season, showing their dominance.
Liverpool are the only team in the top five divisions of England who are still unbeaten away from home this season, a very impressive record.
On the other hand, this match could also be a special moment for Alexis Mac Allister, who has the opportunity to record his 50th Premier League appearance with Liverpool.
Manager Julen Lopetegui has a less favorable record against Liverpool, only winning one of five meetings. The only victory came when he was still coaching Wolverhampton Wanderers in February 2023 with a score of 3-0.
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Match Predictions and Odds
With the facts at hand, Liverpool enter this match with high confidence and a history that supports them to achieve victory. Even so, West Ham should not be underestimated, especially when playing at home. This match is predicted to be fierce, although Liverpool are still favored to take home three points.
Liverpool vs West Ham Player Report: Salah’s Spectacular Performance
Liverpool showed an extraordinary performance when visiting West Ham’s headquarters in the 19th week of the 2024/2025 Premier League. The match which took place at the London Stadium on Monday morning (30/12/2024) ended with a landslide victory of 5-0 for the Reds.
The five goals scored by Liverpool came from five different players: Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Diogo Jota each managed to contribute one goal.
This result further strengthens Liverpool’s position at the top of the Premier League standings with 45 points from 18 matches, making them eight points ahead of Nottingham Forest in second place.
This big win not only confirms Liverpool’s consistency this season, but also shows the depth of their squad. Every line of the team is able to provide a real threat, which will be important capital in the hunt for the championship title.
Here is the evaluation of Liverpool players in this match according to the Liverpool Echo.
Defense Line
Alisson Becker – 7
Made one important save from Lucas Paqueta’s header before the break and was a little lucky when Kudus’ shot hit the post. Although rarely tested, Alisson maintained his concentration.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6
Appeared less convincing in the first half with several passing errors and slow reactions in defense. However, he improved his performance in the second half by scoring the fourth goal through a deflection.
Joe Gomez – 7
Showed a solid game before being withdrawn due to a hamstring injury. He was quite comfortable carrying the ball forward when needed.
Virgil van Dijk – 7
Strong against West Ham’s sporadic attacks and even tried to contribute in attack with a shot towards Areola. A relaxed and effective display.
Andy Robertson – 7
Almost gave West Ham a golden chance with an early pass error but made up for it with a positive contribution, especially when combining with Gakpo on the left.
Midfield
Ryan Gravenberch – 7
Produced an efficient first half performance, helping his team-mates shine. Provided the assist for Alexander-Arnold’s goal before being substituted.
Alexis Mac Allister – 9
Controlled the game throughout with a long-range pass that led to the second goal. His aggressive tackle led to the third. A complete display from the midfielder.
Curtis Jones – 8
Made the most of the space West Ham left, was involved in the build-up to the third goal and showed great energy throughout.
Attack
Mohamed Salah – 10
The star of the show. Not only did he score the third goal, but he also contributed greatly to the second and fifth goals with his incredible skill and pace. A world class performance.
Cody Gakpo – 8
Always a threat with his movement that penetrated the opposition’s defense. He scored with confidence and worked hard for the team.
Luis Diaz – 8
Opened the scoring with a bit of luck and was involved in the second goal. His movement was able to overwhelm the West Ham defenders.
