"In the week Liverpool announced record overall revenue of 703m in their latest accounts, most of it ploughed back into the bank balances of a title-winning team, West Ham warned they will have to sell players this summer whether they avoid relegation or not having suffered a 104.2m loss in the same financial year."
"Poor at defending them and scoring from them in the first half of the season, resulting in the departure of set-piece coach Aaron Briggs in December, Liverpool have now scored more set-piece goals than any other team in the division excluding penalties in 2026."
"The midfielder's brilliant volley was the third Liverpool goal to originate from a corner as Slot's side continued their metamorphosis into the Premier League's set-piece specialists."
Liverpool defeated West Ham at Anfield in a commanding performance that reflected the stark differences between the two clubs. Liverpool's financial strength, evidenced by record revenue of £703m, contrasts with West Ham's £104.2m loss and need to sell players. The match was effectively decided by half-time, with Liverpool demonstrating exceptional set-piece prowess—a dramatic improvement from earlier in the season following their set-piece coach's departure in December. Liverpool scored three goals from corners, including Alexis Mac Allister's brilliant volley in the 43rd minute. West Ham's defensive weaknesses were exposed throughout, particularly on set pieces, with Hugo Ekitike's early goal resulting from poor marking and defensive organization.
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