"Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister scored from first-half corners, becoming only the second team in the competition's history after Manchester United in 2016 to do so."
"At the turn of the year Arne Slot's side had the worst record in terms of set-piece balance -- the difference between the number scored and conceded -- leading to sacking of coach Aaron Briggs. Since New Year's Day they have scored nine and conceded three, the best form of any top-flight team in that period."
"Liverpool moved level with fourth-placed Manchester United having reduced their goal difference disadvantage to one goal, while blowing a hole in the Hammers' recent revival after taking 11 points from 18."
Liverpool defeated West Ham 5-2, with three goals scored directly from first-half corners by Ekitike, van Dijk, and Mac Allister, making them only the second team in Premier League history to achieve this feat after Manchester United in 2016. Gakpo added his first league goal in eight matches, and Disasi sealed the victory. Liverpool moved level with fourth-placed Manchester United while reducing their goal difference disadvantage to one. The win reflects a dramatic turnaround in set-piece performance since New Year's Day, when manager Arne Slot's side had the worst set-piece balance in the league. Since then, they have scored nine and conceded three set-piece goals, the best record among top-flight teams. West Ham's recent revival was halted after taking 11 points from their previous 18.
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