Liverpool hosted West Ham at Anfield in the 32nd week of the Premier League and took a 1-0 lead in the first half. This advantage came thanks to a spectacular goal by Luis Diaz in the 18th minute.

Mohamed Salah, who recently extended his contract until 2027, played a key role in this goal with an exceptional assist, proving he remains the driving force of Arne Slot’s team. The unique celebration between Salah and Diaz after the goal injected excitement into the Anfield stands.

The goal started with a long ball from Ibrahima Konate to West Ham’s half. Salah masterfully controlled the ball, advanced towards the penalty area, and perfectly timed Luis Diaz’s run. With an exquisite left-footed pass, he sent the ball right in front of the goal, and Liverpool’s number 7 easily tapped it in to open West Ham’s net.

Salah used this assist as a sweetener for his contract extension, and interestingly, in the last four matches against Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle, Everton, and Fulham, he had neither provided an assist nor scored a goal.

After the goal, Salah and Diaz created a memorable moment. They sat on the advertising board by the pitch and hugged each other, a celebration full of camaraderie that delighted the fans. This moment held special meaning for Salah, the Egyptian star who, with his new contract, reaffirmed his commitment to Liverpool. With this assist, he showed he is ready to lead the Reds to further success.

Liverpool currently leads the Premier League table, and this match was crucial to extend their lead over Arsenal, their closest pursuer. Securing three points against West Ham could significantly widen the gap and be a big step towards the title the Reds eagerly await.