Liverpool's 5-2 win over West Ham masks underlying frailties

Liverpool's 5-2 win over West Ham was powered by three first‑half corner goals and a total of nine set‑piece goals since January, showing a pragmatic shift from the club's earlier continental flair. Despite an xG of 1.75 against West Ham's 1.84, the result was more opportunistic than dominant.

Arne Slot's side still shows defensive gaps in transition and a lack of a natural defensive midfielder, exposing the team to being bullied by Premier League rivals. The reliance on dead‑ball routines underscores a misjudged blueprint that prioritises efficiency over creative supremacy.