Liverpool – West Ham: dominant display at Anfield, 3-0 at half-time

Europe 28 February 2026 at 10:54

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

28.02.26 FT English Premier League

Liverpool

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West Ham

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At the break, Liverpool FC have already built a commanding lead over West Ham United in this Premier League showdown at Anfield. The Reds are up 3-0 after a flawless first half, highlighted by clinical finishing and near-total control of the game.

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The scoreline shifted quickly in the 5th minute when Hugo Ekitike pounced on a poorly cleared ball to open the scoring. In the 24th minute, captain Virgil van Dijk doubled the advantage with a powerful header from a corner, a goal confirmed after a brief VAR check.

Just before the interval, Alexis Mac Allister sealed Liverpool’s dominance by netting the third. Despite a few attempts to respond—most notably from Summerville—West Ham found themselves up against a rock-solid defence and a Liverpool side firmly in control.

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