EPL on Citi: Late Van Dijk header helps Liverpool beat West Ham United at Anfield

Liverpool is now one win away from the Premier League title. Captain Virgil van Dijk's late header secured a victory against West Ham United at Anfield. If Arsenal loses to Ipswich next weekend, Liverpool can clinch the title by beating Leicester.

Mohamed Salah signed a new two-year contract this week. He assisted Luis Diaz, who scored in the 18th minute. However, Liverpool could not extend their lead. West Ham equalized when Andy Robertson accidentally scored an own goal.

In the 90th minute, Van Dijk headed in a corner kick. This goal put Liverpool 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal with six games left. The match ended frantically as Liverpool lost control and West Ham threatened to score multiple times.

Reds keeper Alisson returned after missing a game due to concussion. He made several crucial saves throughout the match. In the first half, he tipped a Mohammed Kudus chip onto the crossbar. After halftime, he stopped shots from Jarrod Bowen and Kudus again.

Liverpool almost doubled their lead when Alexis Mac Allister's free-kick hit the bar. West Ham substitute Niclas Fullkrug also struck the woodwork while trying to equalize. Despite not playing their best, Liverpool bounced back from only their second league loss this season.

This win guarantees that Liverpool has qualified for the Champions League for 2025-26. Meanwhile, with Wolves winning, West Ham dropped to 17th place but remains 14 points clear of relegation danger.