Liverpool hit West Ham for five to deepen visitors' relegation fears - as it happened
Follow live updates as Liverpool take on West Ham United at Anfield
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Liverpool most recently faced West Ham in a league match on February 28, 2026, at Anfield, where Liverpool won decisively with a 5-1 scoreline, boosting their chase for European qualification while pushing West Ham deeper into relegation trouble. This result moved Liverpool level on points with Manchester United in the race for the top four. [latest match reports and summaries indicate the five-goal rout and key moments, including goals from Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and a late West Ham reply].[1][2][3]
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Reactions and context: The win reinforced Liverpool’s position near the top of the table and provided a significant boost in goal difference, while West Ham continued to search for form to escape the relegation zone. Subsequent coverage highlighted the quality of Liverpool’s attacking play and defensive lapses at set-pieces as factors in the scoreline..[2][3][1]
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Highlights and full coverage: Full-match highlights and live commentary were produced by major outlets, illustrating the goals and key sequences from the game, including Ekitike’s early opener and the late consolidation by Gakpo. Fans can review the clip packages from NBC Sports and ESPN’s media partners for a visual recap..[3][8][9]
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