Liverpool Concludes 2024 with Dominant 5-0 Victory Over West Ham
Liverpool capped off an impressive 2024 with a commanding 5-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday, solidifying their position at the top of the Premier League table.
A Year of Triumphs
According to the official Liverpool FC website, the year began with a 4-2 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield on January 1st, and included a Carabao Cup triumph at Wembley in February.
The year also marked a major transition, as Jurgen Klopp departed after nearly nine years as manager, making way for Arne Slot, who took over as the new head coach in the summer.
Standout Players of 2024
No player featured more in all competitions in 2024 than Cody Gakpo, who made an impressive 56 appearances.
In second place were Alexis Mac Allister and team captain Virgil van Dijk, with 53 appearances each, followed by Luis Díaz (52) and Darwin Núñez (50).
Van Dijk was a dominant force in the Premier League, playing 37 league matches throughout the year. Behind him were Díaz, Gakpo, and Mac Allister with 36 appearances each, while Andy Robertson and Núñez played 32 matches each.
Mohamed Salah: The Goal Machine
Mohamed Salah finished the year as Liverpool's top scorer, netting 29 goals in all competitions, 20 of which came after the new season began in August.
Luis Díaz and Cody Gakpo both scored 20 goals across all competitions in 2024, while Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota added 14 and 12 goals respectively.
Salah was also the primary playmaker, delivering 23 assists throughout the year, including 16 assists in Premier League matches.
Key Playmakers
Following Salah in assists was Harvey Elliott, who recorded 19 assists, with Darwin Núñez coming in third with 9 assists. Gakpo (8 assists) and Alexis Mac Allister and Conor Bradley (7 assists each) also played key roles.
In the league specifically, eight Liverpool players managed at least five assists:
- Mohamed Salah (16 assists)
- Luis Díaz (6 assists)
- Cody Gakpo (6 assists)
- Alexis Mac Allister (6 assists)
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (5 assists)
- Harvey Elliott (5 assists)
- Diogo Jota (5 assists)
- Darwin Núñez (5 assists)
A Memorable Year
Liverpool's success in 2024 reflects not only individual brilliance but also collective effort and resilience under new leadership. As the club looks ahead to 2025, fans eagerly await continued success on both domestic and European fronts.
