Liverpool concluded 2024 with a decisive victory, defeating West Ham 5-0 in the Premier League. This win has given them an eight-point lead at the top of the table over Nottingham Forest. Chelsea and Arsenal are set to play soon, which could impact the standings. The match saw goals from Luiz Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and substitute Diogo Jota.
Salah was instrumental in Liverpool's triumph at the London Stadium, contributing one goal and two assists. His Premier League tally now stands at 17 goals and 13 assists. Remarkably, he has been involved in 30 goals in just 18 games this season. This achievement marks the fewest appearances needed by any player to reach such a milestone in a single Premier League campaign.

Salah has both scored and assisted in eight different matches this season, setting a new record for a single campaign. He has consistently scored over 20 goals across all competitions for Liverpool in each of his eight seasons with the club. Among Premier League players since 1992-93, only Alan Shearer and Harry Kane have achieved more 20+ goal seasons than Salah.
Despite ongoing speculation about his future at Anfield, Salah remains committed to Liverpool's title ambitions for 2025. "The only thing on my mind is I want Liverpool to win the league and I want to be part of that," he told Sky Sports after the match. He emphasised his dedication to helping the team secure the league trophy while acknowledging other teams are closing in.
Salah's form will be crucial as Liverpool aims for their second-ever Premier League title in 2025. However, he confirmed that there has been no progress on his contract extension talks as he enters the final six months of his current deal in January.
Liverpool now enjoys an extended break before facing Manchester United next Sunday in their first game of 2025.