Statistical Analysis: The Numbers Behind Liverpool's 5-2 Win Over West Ham United
What the metrics really show about the Reds' performance...
Liverpool secured a crucial win in a breathless seven goal encounter against West Ham United, which may yet prove decisive in the race for Champions League qualification. The 5-2 win was Liverpool’s first five goal haul of the league season.
Goal difference has lingered as a quiet but persistent concern for Liverpool throughout this campaign. Conceding twice will irritate the coaching staff, but this was a scoreline to encourage supporters, even if the performance did not quite justify a three goal margin.
