Liverpool moved into the Premier League’s top five following a 5-2 victory against West Ham on Saturday.
Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, and Alexis Mac Allister all scored in the first half from set-pieces, giving Arne Slot’s side a strong start and pushing them toward a fourth straight win across all competitions.
After the break, Dutch pair Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong added further goals, although Liverpool’s performance remained inconsistent despite the scoreline.
West Ham’s survival hopes took another hit as they stayed two points from safety, though they responded with second-half goals from Tomas Soucek and Valentin Castellanos and had chances to score more at Anfield.
Top-Five Implications
Securing a spot in the top five is likely to guarantee Champions League qualification next season, aided by strong performances from other English teams in Europe this term.
Brentford Claim Late 4-3 Victory Over Burnley
Burnley’s slim chance of survival suffered another setback in a dramatic 4-3 home defeat to Brentford.
Brentford appeared comfortable with a 3-0 lead within 34 minutes thanks to goals from Mikkel Damsgaard, Igor Thiago, and Kevin Schade. Burnley fought back before halftime with an own goal by Michael Kayode and later equalized through Jaidon Anthony and Zian Flemming.
A VAR review disallowed Flemming’s potential winner, and Brentford eventually clinched victory when Damsgaard scored his second goal in stoppage time. Burnley had another late chance denied when Ashley Barnes’ 98th-minute effort was ruled out for handball.
Everton Edge Newcastle 3-2 in Key Away Win
Everton kept their hopes for European football alive with a 3-2 win at Newcastle. Jarrod Branthwaite, Beto, and Thierno Barry each scored as the Toffees led three times at St James’ Park.
Newcastle now sit 12th, needing strong performances in the Champions League and FA Cup to salvage their season. Everton, despite adjusting to a new home at Hill Dickinson Stadium, have earned one of the best away records, climbing into eighth place under David Moyes.
Bournemouth Extend Unbeaten Run With Draw Against Sunderland
Bournemouth continued their unbeaten streak in the league to eight matches after a 1-1 home draw with Sunderland. Evanilson’s goal canceled out Eliezer Mayenda’s opener, securing a share of the points in the lunchtime kick-off.
